Ceredigion Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Ceredigion's per-capita crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 89.2% below the UK average of 7.4, underscoring the area's consistently low crime profile. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 1,190 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, when contextualised against the area's rural character, highlights the relative safety of daily life in Ceredigion. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.2%. These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which likely contribute to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typical in more urban settings. Violent crime rates in Ceredigion were 85% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 80% below, reinforcing the area's status as one of the safest in the UK. The low prevalence of property crimes—only 6 in total, compared to 31 violent crimes—further illustrates the distinct nature of crime patterns in this rural district, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may play a role in deterring certain types of criminal activity. These statistics, combined with the stark reductions in specific categories such as burglary and theft, illustrate a region where crime remains infrequent and largely confined to a narrow range of categories.

January 2024 saw marked reductions in several crime categories, with public order offences plummeting by 93.9% (from 33 to 2) and other theft falling by 91.7% (from 24 to 2). These decreases, alongside an 81.7% drop in burglary (from 11 to 1), suggest a significant shift in crime patterns compared to the previous month. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 50.8% of all incidents, yet this rate was still 85% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 80% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's consistently lower crime profile. For residents, the stark reduction in burglary and theft-related crimes offers a tangible reassurance of improved safety during the month.

Ceredigion's crime rate in January 2024 fell sharply compared to December 2023, with an 81.7% decrease from 4.6 to 0.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of post-holiday periods, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in January, a figure that translates to a low-frequency exposure for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,190 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised against Ceredigion's population of 72,599, illustrates a relatively safe environment compared to both national averages and historical trends. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when considering the area's rural character, where lower population density and community cohesion often contribute to reduced crime incidence.