Ceredigion Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ceredigion’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This position as one of the UK’s safer areas is reinforced by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (42.5% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (13.7%), and public order offences (9.9%). These patterns align with the area’s rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to lower rates of property crime but higher visibility of interpersonal conflicts. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely plays a role in the prominence of public order and anti-social behaviour incidents, as these activities often intensify during periods of extended daylight and bank holidays. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, a trend consistent with rural areas where community interactions and social events can sometimes escalate tensions. Anti-social behaviour in Ceredigion is 37% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in managing disruptive conduct, though the 43% above-average rate for drug-related offences indicates a different challenge. The area’s crime profile reflects a balance between national trends and local factors, with the seasonal context likely amplifying certain types of incidents while mitigating others.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from one to three incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may signal shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Bicycle theft also doubled, with four reported cases, a figure that could reflect increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Anti-social behaviour surged by 97%, jumping from 33 to 65 incidents, a rise that may be partly explained by the season’s social dynamics. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 42.9%, from seven to four cases, indicating the effectiveness of local enforcement efforts. Ceredigion’s anti-social behaviour rate remains 37% below the UK average, while drug-related offences are 43% above the national benchmark. These disparities underscore the area’s unique challenges and strengths in crime management. Residents might find the 19.0% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate a key data point to monitor for local trends.

Ceredigion’s crime rate in May 2025 rose 19.0% from 5.5 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area’s broader position as one of the UK’s safer regions, with a rate 19.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 15 crimes each day, a figure that may appear high in absolute terms but translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 153 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the population context, reflecting Ceredigion’s rural character and lower population density. The local population of 72,599 means that the crime rate is distributed across a wider area, potentially diluting the impact of concentrated incidents. Residents may find the monthly exposure statistic more relatable, as it illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to more densely populated regions. However, the rise in specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and robbery suggests areas for targeted attention.