PORTLAND STREET, SY23 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY23 2DX

PORTLAND STREET, SY23 2DX, Ceredigion has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.11 per 1,000 population. This SY23 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY23 2DX, encompassing approximately 4174 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY23 2DX area, explore the SY23 2DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

SY23 2DX 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

PORTLAND STREET, SY23 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.11-20.83%
Drugs159.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.59-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson113.3522.22%
Public order102.63-28.57%
Shoplifting62.40-45.45%
Burglary41.44300.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
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 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4828.0345.45%
Anti-social behaviour1911.500.00%
Public order144.5555.56%
Shoplifting113.35-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.63125.00%
Drugs52.16-61.54%
Other crime21.20-50.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.073.12%
Anti-social behaviour197.9046.15%
Shoplifting174.5588.89%
Drugs134.07160.00%
Public order93.11-25.00%
Burglary62.1620.00%
Other crime41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
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 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.64-37.25%
Anti-social behaviour137.67-7.14%
Public order123.11-7.69%
Shoplifting92.87-40.00%
Burglary52.16-16.67%
Drugs51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-75.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1612.220.00%
Shoplifting153.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.5955.56%
Public order133.350.00%
Burglary63.110.00%
Drugs51.440.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92.16125.00%

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 behaviour41.20-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

In February 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 behaviour51.6866.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.92-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-72.73%
Drugs10.72-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour119.58-21.43%
Public order92.6312.50%
Shoplifting92.16-25.00%
Drugs72.1675.00%
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 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.15-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour1411.50-6.67%
Shoplifting123.35100.00%
Other theft92.87200.00%
Public order82.16-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-42.86%
Drugs41.92-33.33%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7031.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1516.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.590.00%
Public order93.350.00%
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 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202448
July 202433
June 202432
May 202451
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 202340
November 202348
October 202370

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202413
June 20245
May 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202419
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
February 20241
December 20239
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 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 202416
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
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 2DX 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. Cambrian Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Maes Mihangel
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Albert Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ffordd-Y-Mor
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cwrt Iago
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Parc Y Bryn
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morfa Mawr
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Poplar Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dan Dre
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Parc Graig Glas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coedlan-Y-Frenhines
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marine Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stryd Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Fford Portland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1