Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 15 incidents in February 2026.
Aberaeron saw somewhat more crime than Malpas in February 2026 (15 vs 12 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Malpas has more Other theft (4) and Public order (3). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Aberaeron — 12 vs 15 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Malpas 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 Malpas had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 15).