Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 23 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.
Pontardawe recorded notably higher crime than Aberaeron in April 2026 — 47 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). 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, Aberaeron recorded fewer crimes than Pontardawe — 23 vs 47 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Aberaeron is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberaeron saw higher rates of Other crime while Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Aberaeron recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 47).