Aberaeron vs Lydham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aberaeron

SA46 · Ceredigion

23

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Other crime2

Lydham

SY9 · Shropshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Shoplifting1

Lydham has less crime — 5 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Aberaeron recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in April 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 5, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other crime (2), while Lydham has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberaeron or Lydham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Aberaeron — 5 vs 23 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aberaeron and Lydham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberaeron saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Lydham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 23).

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