ST JAMESS SQUARE, SY23 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY23 1DU

ST JAMESS SQUARE, SY23 1DU, Ceredigion has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.28 per 1,000 population. This SY23 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY23 postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY23 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY23 1DU, encompassing approximately 3465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY23 1DU area, explore the SY23 1DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-39.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SY23 1DU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Y Stryd Fawr with total crimes: 14
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 7
  • Pier Street with total crimes: 7

ST JAMESS SQUARE, SY23 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.28-39.62%
Drugs159.2387.50%
Anti-social behaviour144.33-30.00%
Public order104.04-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.89-33.33%
Shoplifting62.31-45.45%
Other theft41.730.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5338.0965.62%
Anti-social behaviour2015.295.26%
Public order145.7755.56%
Criminal damage and arson124.04200.00%
Shoplifting113.46-35.29%
Drugs83.17-42.86%
Other theft42.3133.33%
Other crime21.150.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.87-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour199.2318.75%
Shoplifting175.48112.50%
Drugs144.9075.00%
Public order94.04-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.600.00%
Possession of weapons41.150.00%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Burglary20.87-66.67%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.14-11.36%
Public order1611.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.62-11.11%
Drugs84.6214.29%
Shoplifting82.31-42.86%
Burglary62.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-60.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1812.7038.46%
Public order165.190.00%
Shoplifting144.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.040.00%
Drugs72.890.00%
Burglary62.020.00%
Other crime31.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour133.75225.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.44-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.150.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.17150.00%
Public order12.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.17-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-66.67%
Drugs11.15-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4226.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1212.12-25.00%
Shoplifting93.46-25.00%
Public order62.60-25.00%
Drugs61.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.440.00%
Other theft31.15-62.50%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.45-30.99%
Anti-social behaviour1614.14-23.81%
Shoplifting124.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.46-33.33%
Public order82.89-11.11%
Other theft82.31166.67%
Drugs32.31-50.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7139.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour2120.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.060.00%
Public order94.330.00%
Drugs62.600.00%
Shoplifting61.730.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202453
July 202432
June 202439
May 202444
March 20241
January 20246
December 202342
November 202349
October 202371

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202414
June 20248
May 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202419
June 202416
May 202418
April 202413
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 202416
February 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202417
June 20248
May 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY23 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Y Stryd Fawr
    Total14
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alexandra Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Pier Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sqwâr Owain Glyndŵr
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastgate
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Maes Mihangel
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Ffordd-Y-Mor
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harbour Crescent
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 12. Tan Y Cae
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sea View Place
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 14. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cwrt Iago
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Dan Dre
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Marine Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Stryd Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Fford Portland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stryd Y Corfforeath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Alfred Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Lon Rhosmari
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Stryd William
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Aberystwyth
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Glyndŵr Road
    Total1
    Burglary1