Ceredigion Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ceredigion’s crime profile in June 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that contrasts with national trends, shaped by the area’s rural character and seasonal dynamics. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—28.4% below the UK average—underscores the area’s consistent performance in maintaining safety, even as specific categories fluctuate. Violent crimes, which account for 47.3% of all incidents, remain the most prevalent category, though they are 6% below the UK average. This suggests that while violence is a persistent issue in Ceredigion, its scale is mitigated by factors such as the area’s relatively low population density and strong community cohesion. Anti-social behaviour, at 9.5% of total crimes, is 58% lower than the UK average, reflecting a broader cultural emphasis on social responsibility and local policing efforts. The sharp decline in robbery—66.7% from May—may be linked to the start of the summer season, when increased daylight and community activity in coastal and rural areas could deter opportunistic crimes. However, the 75% rise in vehicle crime raises questions about whether seasonal tourism, which typically peaks in the summer, has introduced new vulnerabilities, such as increased vehicle movement or targeted thefts at car parks and roadside locations. This divergence between rising vehicle crime and falling violent crime highlights the combination of local factors, including the area’s reliance on tourism and the seasonal rhythms that influence both economic activity and criminal behaviour. The overall crime mix also reveals a significant gap between Ceredigion and the UK average in categories like drug-related offences, which are 11% higher than the national rate. While this deviation is modest, it may point to localized challenges related to substance use or enforcement patterns that warrant further analysis. The area’s low rates of property crime, particularly burglary (64% below the UK average), suggest that measures such as improved home security or targeted police interventions have had a measurable impact. However, the increase in 'other crime' incidents—25% from May—remains an open question, as the exact nature of these offences is not specified in the data. Overall, Ceredigion’s crime picture in June 2025 illustrates a landscape where the interplay of seasonal factors, local policies, and community engagement shapes the trajectory of criminal activity, even as certain categories remain stubbornly resistant to decline.

June 2025 saw a significant 75% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 4 to 7 incidents, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity linked to seasonal changes or increased vehicle movement. Conversely, robbery rates plummeted by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, a decline that may reflect heightened community vigilance or targeted police interventions. The crime mix reveals a striking contrast to the UK average: violent crimes in Ceredigion are 6% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 58% lower, indicating a community profile that diverges from more densely populated urban areas. Drug-related crimes in Ceredigion are 11% above the UK average, a small but consistent deviation that could signal localized challenges requiring further exploration. The sharp decrease in burglary—43.8% from 16 to 9 incidents—may be attributed to improved home security measures or increased police patrols in key areas. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of crime trends to address emerging risks while maintaining the area’s overall safety record. The 25% increase in 'other crime' incidents—rising from 8 to 10—suggests a minor uptick in unclassified or less common offences, though the exact nature of these crimes remains unclear. Residents may find the 100% reduction in theft from the person, from 2 to 0 incidents, particularly reassuring, as it indicates a marked decrease in opportunistic crimes that often occur in public spaces.

Ceredigion’s crime rate in June 2025 fell to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, an 11.0% decrease from 6.5 in May. This decline aligns with seasonal trends typical of the summer months, when tourism in coastal and rural areas may shift activity away from crime-prone locations. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 14 crimes reported each day in June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 172 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Ceredigion’s broader trend of maintaining a crime profile significantly below national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population of 72,599, the 421 total crimes reported represent a manageable burden relative to the area’s size, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 75% increase in vehicle crime—warrant closer attention to emerging patterns. The drop in crime may also be influenced by the start of summer, when increased daylight hours and community activity could deter certain types of criminal behaviour, particularly those linked to darkness or isolation. The area’s rural character, combined with a strong emphasis on local policing and community engagement, likely contributes to its consistently lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions. This pattern is further reinforced by the absence of major urban centres, which typically see higher rates of property crime and public order offences.