Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 21 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Aberaeron and Ellesmere recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 23 and 21 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other crime (2), while Ellesmere has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2). 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, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Aberaeron — 21 vs 23 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberaeron saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Ellesmere had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 23).