Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 15 incidents in February 2026.
Aberaeron recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 15 incidents compared to 1, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Violence & sexual offences (3), while Montgomery has more Vehicle crime (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, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Aberaeron — 1 vs 15 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Montgomery 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 Violence & sexual offences while Montgomery had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 15).