Ceredigion Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ceredigion’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 92.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 124.0% increase from March, remains among the lowest in the country. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 97.6% of all reported incidents, with 40 cases recorded. This category’s rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent gap between Ceredigion and national trends. Violence and sexual offences, though minimal, fell sharply from three to one incident, a rate 100% below the UK average. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour, potentially linked to community events or heightened social interactions in public spaces. However, the overall crime rate’s continued divergence from UK averages suggests that Ceredigion’s rural character, combined with effective policing or community engagement, plays a critical role in maintaining low crime levels. The absence of significant property crime further underscores the area’s unique profile, where anti-social behaviour and minor incidents dominate rather than more traditional categories like theft or burglary.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 207.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 13 to 40 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge, while significant, still places Ceredigion’s rate for this category 51% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident, a rate 100% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The dominance of anti-social behaviour—comprising nearly all reported crimes—suggests a focus on community-level issues, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during Easter and spring. Residents may find the daily crime count of one incident per day useful for context, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. The sharp decline in violent crime, despite the rise in anti-social behaviour, indicates a possible shift in crime dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm underlying factors.

Ceredigion's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 124.0% compared to March, moving from 0.3 to 0.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains exceptionally low when contextualised against the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 1,771 residents. This statistic, when considered alongside Ceredigion’s population of 72,599, illustrates that the likelihood of an individual encountering crime remains minimal. The shift from March to April may reflect seasonal dynamics, with Easter-related activities and spring weather encouraging more outdoor engagement, influencing anti-social behaviour patterns. However, the overall rate remains well below UK averages, suggesting that local factors—such as rural character, community cohesion, or effective policing—continue to play a role in maintaining low crime levels despite the month-on-month increase.