Crime Rate in Cardiff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cardiff

The total recorded crimes in Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 4,375 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cardiff crime rate of 12.08 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1355) incidents (17.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (564) incidents (33.02% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (512) incidents (24.57% increase)
Cardiff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knox Road with total crimes: 69
  • North Luton Place with total crimes: 60
  • 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 (642 crimes), and the safest, Radyr (11 crimes), is 631 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Cardiff.

Similarly, the area of Cathays South & Bute Park (585 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lisvane (15 crimes), with a difference of 570 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cardiff.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cathays642
Adamsdown410
Butetown388
Grangetown245
Riverside237

Safest Wards:

Rumney52
Rhiwbina41
Lisvane and Thornhill32
Llandaff31
Radyr11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cathays South & Bute Park585
Adamsdown410
Cardiff Bay244
Butetown228
Pen-y-lan South186

Safest Areas:

Pen-y-lan North23
Rhiwbina & Pant-mawr22
Radyr, Morganstown & Gwaelod-y-garth17
Thornhill17
Lisvane15

Cardiff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1237 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (558 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1162 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 577 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2624 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1350 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5596 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 559.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1168 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025512
February 2025411
January 2025410
December 2024470
November 2024508
October 2024512
September 2024546
August 2024550
July 2024509
June 20241168

A total of 2731 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 273.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 644 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025248
February 2025234
January 2025231
December 2024264
November 2024215
October 2024199
September 2024225
August 2024220
July 2024251
June 2024644

A total of 3671 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 367.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 822 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025264
February 2025251
January 2025294
December 2024290
November 2024297
October 2024373
September 2024352
August 2024331
July 2024397
June 2024822

A total of 376 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202551
January 202537
December 202424
November 202433
October 202431
September 202420
August 202434
July 202423
June 202478

A total of 1052 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202571
January 202563
December 202478
November 2024101
October 2024104
September 2024127
August 2024115
July 2024116
June 2024204

A total of 307 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202515
January 202525
December 202420
November 202422
October 202431
September 202428
August 202420
July 202431
June 202488

A total of 13337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1333.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2624 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251355
February 20251156
January 20251252
December 20241180
November 20241072
October 20241173
September 20241126
August 20241237
July 20241162
June 20242624

A total of 1794 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 179.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025156
February 2025163
January 2025155
December 2024163
November 2024127
October 2024180
September 2024192
August 2024177
July 2024177
June 2024304

A total of 3201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 320.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 668 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025301
February 2025293
January 2025252
December 2024272
November 2024252
October 2024284
September 2024261
August 2024284
July 2024334
June 2024668

A total of 1420 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 142.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 356 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025203
February 2025356
January 2025130
December 202486
November 202496
October 202480
September 202466
August 202485
July 2024114
June 2024204

A total of 1042 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 104.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025132
February 202591
January 2025107
December 202479
November 2024110
October 202482
September 202494
August 202491
July 202476
June 2024180

A total of 4634 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 463.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1040 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025428
February 2025361
January 2025376
December 2024315
November 2024357
October 2024381
September 2024378
August 2024458
July 2024540
June 20241040

A total of 491 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202528
January 202533
December 202432
November 202434
October 202442
September 202419
August 202447
July 202449
June 2024140

A total of 6020 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 602.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1350 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025564
February 2025424
January 2025437
December 2024455
November 2024577
October 2024587
September 2024491
August 2024558
July 2024577
June 20241350

High Crime Locations Cardiff in March 2025

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

1. Knox Road (Map)
Total69
Other crime21
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Possession of weapons9
Public order6
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. North Luton Place (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson12
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
Other crime3
3. Bute Crescent (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft3
4. Heol Eglwys Fair (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft10
Theft from the person7
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting31
Public order3
Robbery1
6. Moira Terrace (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Theft from the person3
Other theft3

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