Total Crime Rate
73.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Islwyn area has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Aberaeron and Aberarth , and the 92nd highest crime rate of 235 local areas in Ceredigion .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heol Islwyn (SY23 5BW) in the last 12 months was 73.4 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Aberaeron and Aberarth average (103.7 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 54.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Islwyn (SY23 5BW), the main crime hotspot is near Pentref Isaf. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aberaeron and Aberarth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Clos Carrog | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Glan Yr Afen | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Islwyn | Under investigation |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.