Ceredigion Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Ceredigion's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 44.9% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, exceeds the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 by 8%, a statistic that contrasts with the area's overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000—14.8% below the UK average of 8.1. The local landscape, shaped by rural geography and seasonal tourism, appears to drive this pattern: while violent crime remains elevated, property-related offences are significantly lower. Public order incidents (9.0% of total crimes) and other theft (8.6%) also contribute to the mix, though the latter is 18% above the UK average. August, a peak holiday month, likely influences crime dynamics: empty homes may reduce burglary risks, while increased foot traffic in coastal areas could explain the 8% rise in public order offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour—1.6% of total crimes—falls 59% below the UK average, reflecting the area's lower population density and community cohesion. The overall rate, though stable compared to July, highlights a paradox: a region with lower property crime rates but higher violent crime incidence, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas with higher social tensions.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 166.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from three to eight incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, may partly explain the broader trend of heightened property-related concerns. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 33.3%, from 12 to eight, a decline that aligns with the area's seasonal context: August is a peak holiday month, with empty homes potentially reducing burglary opportunities. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 15.7%, from 51 to 43 incidents, though this category remains significantly below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 44.9% of all crimes—exceeded the UK average by 8%, a statistic that contrasts with the overall rate's 14.8% deficit. This divergence underscores the complexity of Ceredigion's crime profile, where violent crime remains a focal point despite the area's generally lower crime rates.

Ceredigion's crime rate in August 2025 remained stable at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's rate. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. Daily crime statistics show 16 incidents reported per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively sparse population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, illustrating the manageable scale of criminal activity in a region with a population of 72,599. Compared to the UK average, Ceredigion's rate is 14.8% lower, a difference that becomes more pronounced when considering categories like burglary and vehicle crime, which are 63% and 74% below national averages respectively. This contrast highlights the area's unique characteristics, possibly influenced by its rural nature and seasonal tourism patterns, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while increasing others.