Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 23 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Cefn Sidan recorded substantially more crime than Aberaeron in April 2026 — 58 incidents compared to 23, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Cefn Sidan has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberaeron recorded fewer crimes than Cefn Sidan — 23 vs 58 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Aberaeron is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberaeron saw higher rates of Other crime while Cefn Sidan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aberaeron recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 58).