Total Crime Rate
24.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Erwlas area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Aberporth and Y Ferwig , and the 50th lowest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Erwlas (SA43 2DQ) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 42.6% lower than the Aberporth and Y Ferwig average (43.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Erwlas (SA43 2DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Y Winllan. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aberporth and Y Ferwig| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Y Winllan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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