Lampeter crime figures: 18 offences reported in September, up 64% on August

Lampeter recorded 18 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 64% on August (11), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 8 reports, or 44% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and criminal damage and arson (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list to tackle road safety issues within our communities., tackling anti social behaviour within our communities. and to target those dealing drugs within our communities. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	8	6	+2
Anti-social behaviour	3	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	3	2	+1
Shoplifting	2	0	new
Other theft	1	1	0
Drugs	1	0	new
Public order	0	2	−2
Total	18	11	+7

Where it was reported

1. On or near High Street: 4
2. On or near Tai Pedr: 2
3. On or near Supermarket: 2
4. On or near Cae Dash: 2
5. On or near Shopping Area: 1
6. On or near Mill Street: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 10
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Awaiting court outcome: 1
• Further investigation is not in the public interest: 1

Figures are from Dyfed-Powys Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.