Ceredigion Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 72,599, Ceredigion recorded 36 crimes in February 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 93.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77.8% of all incidents (28 cases), followed by public order (8.3%) and violence and sexual offences (8.3%). These rates are all significantly below UK averages: anti-social behaviour in Ceredigion is 62% lower than the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, while public order and violence rates are 100% below their respective UK benchmarks. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime profile. Ceredigion’s low population density and rural character may further explain the minimal property crimes and the focus on low-level anti-social incidents. The absence of major urban centres or high-traffic areas suggests that most crimes occur in localised pockets, potentially linked to community-specific dynamics rather than broader socioeconomic factors. This pattern is consistent with rural areas where crime often centres on interpersonal disputes or minor disturbances rather than theft or violence.

February 2024 saw a significant 75.0% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 16 to 28 cases—a sharp contrast to the 90.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 31 to 3. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, with reduced outdoor activity during winter potentially reducing opportunities for violent crime while concentrating anti-social incidents in indoor or community spaces. Public order offences also rose by 50.0% (2 to 3), though these remain exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The steep decline in drug-related crimes (from 3 to 1, a 66.7% decrease) and other crime (from 3 to 1, same percentage) suggests possible enforcement efforts or natural fluctuations in illicit activity. Ceredigion’s rates for all major crime categories—anti-social behaviour, public order, violence, and drugs—are 62% to 100% below UK averages, underscoring the area’s consistently lower crime profile. Residents might find the 77.8% dominance of anti-social behaviour in the crime mix particularly relevant, as it indicates a focus on localised issues rather than broader criminal trends.

Ceredigion’s crime rate in February 2024 (0.5 per 1,000) marked a 40.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime reported every 29 days—a pace that is exceptionally low compared to UK urban areas. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 2,017 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is far below the UK average, though no direct UK comparison figure is available for this metric. With a population of 72,599, the area’s low crime density suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. This contrast with the UK average is particularly striking in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Ceredigion’s rate is 62% lower than the national figure. The reduction in violent crime compared to January may also align with seasonal factors, as colder weather and shorter days typically limit opportunities for such incidents. These patterns reinforce Ceredigion’s status as a low-crime area, where community-focused policing and the rural landscape likely play a role in maintaining safety.