Ceredigion Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ceredigion's crime profile in December 2025 shows a stark contrast between overall trends and specific category fluctuations. With a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—30% below the UK average of 7.0—the local authority district continues to demonstrate lower-than-national crime levels. This figure, however, masks significant variations in crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 47.8% of all reported incidents. The seasonal context of December, marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday-related activities, likely contributes to the elevated number of violent crimes, which remain 11% below the UK average. While property crimes accounted for 26.1% of all incidents (93 cases), the breakdown reveals a complex picture: criminal damage and arson rates were 15% above the UK average, whereas anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were 57% and 65% below respectively. This disparity may reflect Ceredigion's rural character, where community cohesion potentially deters certain types of crime but leaves other categories, like vandalism, vulnerable to localised factors. The month's data also highlights a sharp increase in 'Other crime' and 'Theft from the person,' suggesting that while the overall profile remains relatively safe, specific pockets of activity warrant closer attention, particularly as holiday-related foot traffic and social gatherings continue to shape local dynamics.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 450% increase in 'Other crime' reports, rising from 2 to 11 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, now accounts for 3.1% of total crimes, a sharp departure from the previous month. Concurrently, 'Theft from the person' doubled from zero to one incident, an anomaly that may reflect increased foot traffic during the holiday season. While violent crimes remained the most prevalent category (47.8% of all crimes), their rate of 2.3 per 1,000 was 11% below the UK average, a contrast to the 15% increase in criminal damage and arson cases (0.6 per 1,000 vs. UK's 0.5 per 1,000). The reduction in shoplifting (-35.3%) and vehicle crime (-33.3%) suggests seasonal factors such as reduced retail activity and fewer vehicles on the road during the festive period may have contributed to these declines. Residents should note that while overall crime is low, the sudden rise in 'Other crime' warrants attention, particularly in areas with high pedestrian activity.

Ceredigion's crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 6.1% from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000 to 4.9 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This local figure translates to roughly 11 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a manageable frequency for the area's population of 72,599. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 204 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of community impact. While the overall rate remains 30% below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that Ceredigion's residents experience crime at a lower frequency than the national average. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, where local rates are 57% below the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may relate to community cohesion or rural characteristics. The daily crime count, though low, serves as a reminder that vigilance remains important during peak activity periods like the Christmas shopping season.