Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 15 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn saw somewhat more crime than Aberaeron in February 2026 (19 vs 15 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aberaeron recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 15 vs 19 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Aberaeron is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aberaeron saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Newcastle Emlyn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Aberaeron recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 19).