Crime Rate in Cardiff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cardiff

The total recorded crimes in Cardiff, Cardiff in January 2025 are around 3,802 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cardiff crime rate of 10.49 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1252) incidents (6.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (437) incidents (-3.96% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (410) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
Cardiff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bute Crescent with total crimes: 72
  • Knox Road with total crimes: 66
  • North Luton Place with total crimes: 36

Cardiff Police Info:

South Wales Police

Cardiff Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Cathays (598 crimes), and the safest, Radyr (16 crimes), is 582 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Cardiff.

Similarly, the area of Cathays South & Bute Park (542 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lisvane (8 crimes), with a difference of 534 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cardiff.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cathays598
Butetown360
Adamsdown297
Trowbridge190
Plasnewydd186

Safest Wards:

Pentyrch and St Fagans40
Rhiwbina27
Llandaff25
Lisvane and Thornhill22
Radyr16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cathays South & Bute Park542
Adamsdown297
Cardiff Bay223
Butetown203
Pen-y-lan South149

Safest Areas:

Whitchurch25
Radyr, Morganstown & Gwaelod-y-garth20
Thornhill14
Rhiwbina & Pant-mawr14
Lisvane8

Cardiff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 3845 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 480.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1040 reported cases.

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

A total of 908 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 113.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 204 reported cases.

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

A total of 819 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 102.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 180 reported cases.

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

A total of 396 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

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

A total of 1475 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 184.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 304 reported cases.

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

A total of 10826 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1353.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2624 reported cases.

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

A total of 2249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 281.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 644 reported cases.

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

A total of 280 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 78 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202525
December 202420
November 202422
October 202431
September 202428
August 202420
July 202431
June 202488

A total of 861 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 107.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 204 reported cases.

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

A total of 3156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 394.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 822 reported cases.

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

A total of 5032 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 629.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1350 reported cases.

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

A total of 4673 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 584.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1168 reported cases.

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

A total of 2607 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 325.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 668 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Cardiff in January 2025

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

1. Bute Crescent (Map)
Total72
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences15
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Knox Road (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences24
Other crime21
Anti-social behaviour9
Possession of weapons6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. North Luton Place (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Drugs3
Burglary3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
5. Heol Y Tollty (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
6. Heol Eglwys Fair (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Other theft6
Theft from the person2
Drugs1

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