Crime Rates at Heol Y Wern, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, SY23 1TG

Heol Y Wern area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Aberystwyth Penparcau , and the 94th highest 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 Heol Y Wern (SY23 1TG) in the last 12 months was 74.1 per 1,000 residents and was 10.2% lower than the Aberystwyth Penparcau average (82.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 51.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heol Y Wern (SY23 1TG), the main crime hotspot is near Maesheli. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.