Crime Rate in Cardiff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cardiff

The total recorded crimes in Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 4,161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cardiff crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cardiff, encompassing approximately 362,310 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1296) incidents (-0.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (622) incidents (2.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (455) incidents (-7.33% decrease)
Cardiff Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Knox Road with total crimes: 51
  • Heol Eglwys Fair with total crimes: 46
  • Bute Crescent with total crimes: 45

Cardiff Police Info:

South Wales Police

Cardiff Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Cathays (584 crimes), and the safest, Radyr (21 crimes), is 563 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Cardiff.

Similarly, the area of Cathays South & Bute Park (535 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rhiwbina & Pant-mawr (11 crimes), with a difference of 524 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cardiff.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cathays584
Adamsdown448
Butetown382
Riverside227
Plasnewydd214

Safest Wards:

Pentyrch and St Fagans44
Rhiwbina39
Llandaff38
Lisvane and Thornhill27
Radyr21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cathays South & Bute Park535
Adamsdown448
Cardiff Bay253
Butetown202
Pen-y-lan South185

Safest Areas:

Victoria Park21
Lisvane17
Birchgrove15
Thornhill13
Rhiwbina & Pant-mawr11

Cardiff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1296 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 622 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1300 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (605 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1286 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (617 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1191 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (574 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1355 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (564 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1156 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 424 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1252 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (437 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1180 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 470 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1072 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (577 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1173 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (587 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1126 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (546 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1069 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202598
May 202588
April 2025114
March 2025132
February 202591
January 2025107
December 202479
November 2024110
October 202482
September 202494

A total of 2513 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 228.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025227
June 2025235
May 2025237
April 2025198
March 2025248
February 2025234
January 2025231
December 2024264
November 2024215
October 2024199
September 2024225

A total of 5320 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 483.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 548 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025455
June 2025491
May 2025457
April 2025548
March 2025512
February 2025411
January 2025410
December 2024470
November 2024508
October 2024512
September 2024546

A total of 4358 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 396.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 490 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025441
June 2025490
May 2025457
April 2025374
March 2025428
February 2025361
January 2025376
December 2024315
November 2024357
October 2024381
September 2024378

A total of 402 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202540
May 202546
April 202532
March 202545
February 202551
January 202537
December 202424
November 202433
October 202431
September 202420

A total of 1490 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 135.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 356 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025126
May 202594
April 2025140
March 2025203
February 2025356
January 2025130
December 202486
November 202496
October 202480
September 202466

A total of 3126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 284.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025298
June 2025278
May 2025367
April 2025268
March 2025301
February 2025293
January 2025252
December 2024272
November 2024252
October 2024284
September 2024261

A total of 3019 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 274.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 373 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025263
June 2025226
May 2025219
April 2025190
March 2025264
February 2025251
January 2025294
December 2024290
November 2024297
October 2024373
September 2024352

A total of 13387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1217.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1355 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251296
June 20251300
May 20251286
April 20251191
March 20251355
February 20251156
January 20251252
December 20241180
November 20241072
October 20241173
September 20241126

A total of 1678 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 152.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025146
June 2025153
May 2025132
April 2025111
March 2025156
February 2025163
January 2025155
December 2024163
November 2024127
October 2024180
September 2024192

A total of 421 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202531
May 202534
April 202561
March 202567
February 202528
January 202533
December 202432
November 202434
October 202442
September 202419

A total of 5953 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 541.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025622
June 2025605
May 2025617
April 2025574
March 2025564
February 2025424
January 2025437
December 2024455
November 2024577
October 2024587
September 2024491

A total of 411 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202565
May 202562
April 202550
March 202527
February 202515
January 202525
December 202420
November 202422
October 202431
September 202428

A total of 938 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202573
May 202576
April 202595
March 202573
February 202571
January 202563
December 202478
November 2024101
October 2024104
September 2024127

High Crime Locations Cardiff in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cardiff postcode area is presented below.

1. Knox Road (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime9
Public order6
Drugs6
Theft from the person3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Heol Eglwys Fair (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
3. Bute Crescent (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Burglary3
4. North Luton Place (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Other theft6
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
5. Southminster Road (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Hospital (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1

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