Dyfed-Powys Police

Is Aberystwyth Central Safe?

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

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 1,998 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,998 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑19.8% 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 36 months — 1,998 total crimes recorded in Aberystwyth Central

Violent Crime
753 37.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
283 14.2%
Public Order
199 10%
Shoplifting
198 9.9%
Drugs
159 8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
151 7.6%
Other Theft
100 5%
Burglary
71 3.6%
Other Crime
30 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
22 1.1%
Theft from Person
12 0.6%
Vehicle Crime
7 0.4%
Robbery
7 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Aberystwyth Central — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aberystwyth Central safe?

Aberystwyth Central has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 798 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 19.8% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Aberystwyth Central are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

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

798 crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Central 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 19.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (666 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 753 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Aberystwyth Central?

The most common crime in Aberystwyth Central is Violent Crime, with 753 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 94.4% 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 Central increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Aberystwyth Central is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 19.8% — from 666 crimes in the previous 12 months to 798 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 Central?

Aberystwyth Central has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Central compare to the Dyfed-Powys Police average?

Aberystwyth Central has a safety score of 5/100, while the Dyfed-Powys Police force area average is 65/100. Aberystwyth Central 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 Central?

40.7% of crimes recorded in Aberystwyth Central 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 Central?

753 violent crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth Central in the last 12 months — representing 94.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 283 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 Central last updated?

The crime data for Aberystwyth Central 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 Central with other areas?

You can compare Aberystwyth Central 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.