Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA64 · Pembrokeshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 15 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Aberaeron and Pencaer recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 15 and 16 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Pencaer has more Shoplifting (2). 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, Aberaeron recorded fewer crimes than Pencaer — 15 vs 16 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Aberaeron 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 while Pencaer had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aberaeron recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 16).