Dyfed-Powys Police

Is Aberystwyth Bronglais Safe?

Crime statistics for Aberystwyth Bronglais. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 387 crimes
40 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

387 Crimes (last 12 months)
19.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑172.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 387 total crimes recorded in Aberystwyth Bronglais

Violent Crime
193 49.9%
Drugs
33 8.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
31 8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
31 8%
Other Theft
30 7.8%
Public Order
26 6.7%
Burglary
16 4.1%
Other Crime
12 3.1%
Shoplifting
6 1.6%
Vehicle Crime
4 1%
Possession of Weapons
4 1%
Theft from Person
1 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Aberystwyth Bronglais — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aberystwyth Bronglais safe?

Aberystwyth Bronglais has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. A total of 387 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 172.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Aberystwyth Bronglais are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Bronglais in the last 12 months?

387 crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Bronglais in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 172.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (142 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 193 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Aberystwyth Bronglais?

The most common crime in Aberystwyth Bronglais is Violent Crime, with 193 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 49.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Aberystwyth Bronglais increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Aberystwyth Bronglais is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 172.5% — from 142 crimes in the previous 12 months to 387 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Aberystwyth Bronglais?

Aberystwyth Bronglais has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Aberystwyth Bronglais compare to the Dyfed-Powys Police average?

Aberystwyth Bronglais has a safety score of 40/100, while the Dyfed-Powys Police force area average is 65/100. Aberystwyth Bronglais is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Aberystwyth Bronglais?

19.2% of crimes recorded in Aberystwyth Bronglais resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Dyfed-Powys Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Aberystwyth Bronglais?

193 violent crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Bronglais in the last 12 months — representing 49.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 31 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Aberystwyth Bronglais last updated?

The crime data for Aberystwyth Bronglais was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Aberystwyth Bronglais with other areas?

You can compare Aberystwyth Bronglais with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.