SY23 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY23 2AF

SY23 2AF, Ceredigion has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.49 per 1,000 population. This SY23 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY23 2AF, encompassing approximately 4158 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY23 2AF area, explore the SY23 2AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SY23 2AF area, visit the SY23 2AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

SY23 2AF 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

SY23 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.49-29.41%
Drugs158.66114.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.61-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson113.3722.22%
Public order102.65-23.08%
Shoplifting62.40-45.45%
Other crime31.4450.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.26-5.00%
Public order134.5762.50%
Shoplifting113.13-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.65125.00%
Drugs72.16-53.33%
Other theft31.680.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3427.663.03%
Anti-social behaviour208.1842.86%
Shoplifting174.8188.89%
Drugs154.09150.00%
Public order83.61-38.46%
Burglary61.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.68-37.74%
Anti-social behaviour147.94-6.67%
Public order133.370.00%
Shoplifting93.13-40.00%
Drugs62.16-14.29%
Burglary51.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-69.23%
Other crime10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5330.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.7587.50%
Shoplifting153.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.610.00%
Public order133.130.00%
Drugs73.130.00%
Burglary61.680.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour81.9260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.44-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences11.200.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.16133.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-83.33%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.40-86.96%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-72.73%
Drugs10.72-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.33-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour1111.06-26.67%
Shoplifting92.65-25.00%
Public order82.160.00%
Drugs71.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-37.50%
Other theft41.20-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5226.69-30.67%
Anti-social behaviour1512.51-16.67%
Shoplifting123.61100.00%
Other theft92.89200.00%
Public order82.16-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-46.67%
Drugs51.92-16.67%
Burglary11.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7533.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1818.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.330.00%
Public order93.610.00%
Drugs62.160.00%
Shoplifting61.440.00%
Possession of weapons31.440.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202451
July 202434
June 202433
May 202453
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 202346
November 202352
October 202375

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202420
June 202414
May 202415
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20248
June 202413
May 202413
February 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202417
June 20249
May 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
December 20235
November 20238
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
December 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY23 2AF 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. Trinity Place
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lle'R Ffald
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maes Mihangel
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Albert Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ffordd-Y-Mor
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cwrt Iago
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Parc Y Bryn
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morfa Mawr
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Poplar Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dan Dre
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Coedlan-Y-Frenhines
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marine Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Stryd Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Fford Portland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stryd Y Corfforeath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Alfred Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1