Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA2 · Swansea
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 23 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Sketty recorded substantially more crime than Aberaeron in April 2026 — 65 incidents compared to 23, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other crime (2), while Sketty has more Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (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 Sketty — 23 vs 65 incidents. That is 65% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Sketty had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aberaeron recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 65).