SY23 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY23 2LU

SY23 2LU, Ceredigion has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.24 per 1,000 population. This SY23 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY23 2LU, encompassing approximately 3597 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SY23 2LU 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 2LU 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.24-38.46%
Drugs168.90166.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.45-25.00%
Public order84.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.22-27.27%
Shoplifting52.22-54.55%
Other theft41.390.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5235.5852.94%
Anti-social behaviour2014.4611.11%
Public order145.5655.56%
Criminal damage and arson113.89175.00%
Shoplifting113.06-15.38%
Drugs63.06-62.50%
Other theft41.6733.33%
Other crime21.11-33.33%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.28-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.58-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour189.4512.50%
Drugs165.00100.00%
Shoplifting134.4562.50%
Public order93.61-40.00%
Burglary52.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.52-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour1610.84-15.79%
Public order154.45-6.25%
Drugs84.1714.29%
Shoplifting82.22-33.33%
Burglary62.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-66.67%
Other crime11.11-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour1913.6235.71%
Public order165.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.450.00%
Shoplifting123.340.00%
Drugs73.340.00%
Burglary61.950.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour143.89180.00%

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 behaviour51.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.390.00%

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 behaviour103.06150.00%
Public order12.780.00%

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 offences63.06-86.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-66.67%
Drugs11.11-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.85-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour1212.23-25.00%
Drugs73.3440.00%
Shoplifting71.95-12.50%
Public order61.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-50.00%
Other theft41.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.110.00%
Burglary11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5130.30-27.14%
Anti-social behaviour1614.18-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson104.45-37.50%
Other theft82.78166.67%
Public order82.220.00%
Shoplifting82.2260.00%
Drugs52.22-28.57%
Burglary21.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7038.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour2219.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.120.00%
Public order84.450.00%
Drugs72.220.00%
Shoplifting51.950.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202416
June 20248
May 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202452
July 202434
June 202439
May 202449
March 20241
January 20246
December 202344
November 202351
October 202370

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202418
June 202416
May 202419
April 202414
March 20245
February 202410
January 20244
December 202312
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 202415
May 202416
February 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 20248
May 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 202412
December 20235
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20241
May 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
December 20231
November 20232
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 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 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 2LU 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. Albert Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ffordd-Y-Mor
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Morfa Mawr
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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