Ceredigion Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ceredigion's crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 41.8% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents—12.2% below the UK average—the area's data illustrates a combination of seasonal factors and local demographics. The dominance of violent crime, at 3.0 per 1,000, stands in contrast to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this rural district. While public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.9 per 1,000) both exceeded UK averages, anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) was lower, at 51% below the national figure. This discrepancy may reflect the area's sparse population and limited opportunities for large-scale public disturbances. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to increased reports of criminal damage and public order issues, though the absence of a corresponding rise in property crime suggests other mitigating factors. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.0 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000) aligns with the rural character of Ceredigion, where fewer vehicles are concentrated in urban centres. However, the sharp increase in public order offences raises questions about the impact of transient populations during the summer season. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the specific challenges posed by violent crime in this region.

August 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences rising by 41.7% (48 to 68) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 40.4% (47 to 66). These jumps contrast with a dramatic 88.9% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 9 to 1 incidents. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (3.0 per 1,000) placed Ceredigion 12% above the UK average for this category, despite the overall rate being 12.2% below the national figure. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 51% below the UK average, reflecting a trend that has persisted in rural areas during summer months. Residents may find the 100% reduction in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy. The sharp rise in public order offences, while not uncommon in tourist-heavy areas, suggests a need for targeted interventions during peak holiday periods.

Ceredigion's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% decrease from July's 7.4 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with broader trends observed in rural areas during summer months, though local factors may play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 17 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a district with a population of 72,599. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 139 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to urban counterparts. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, reflects the sparsely populated nature of Ceredigion, where crime tends to cluster in specific pockets rather than being evenly distributed. The drop in vehicle crime by 88.9% from July to August may partly explain the overall rate decrease, though the reasons for this shift remain unclear without additional data on local policing efforts or seasonal mobility patterns.