Crime Rate in Adamsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adamsdown

The total recorded crimes in Adamsdown, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 448 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adamsdown crime rate of 8.08 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 Adamsdown, encompassing approximately 55,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (41.03% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
Adamsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knox Road with total crimes: 51
  • North Luton Place with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30

How safe is Adamsdown?

To understand the safety of Adamsdown, we need to analyze Adamsdown crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Adamsdown reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 5,058 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Adamsdown witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Adamsdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 5,023 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Adamsdown witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Adamsdown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Adamsdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Adamsdown has recorded 448 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 ranking 2th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Adamsdown crimes were 5,058. The crime rate of Adamsdown in 2024 was 91.24 (year) or 7.60 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adamsdown were around 5,023 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.61 (year) or 7.55 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adamsdown)CrimesRank (Adamsdown)CrimesRank (Adamsdown)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
Penylan211 62,530 72,426 7
Ely150 92,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge187 82,275 81,912 11
Splott143 111,831 112,040 9
Canton146 102,170 91,707 12
Caerau136 121,823 121,998 10
Fairwater94 171,591 131,638 13
Llanrumney118 131,472 141,444 15
Pentwyn110 141,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais103 151,249 161,227 16
Llanishen100 161,079 17970 18
Heath85 181,035 181,143 17
Llandaff North82 19830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons80 201,006 19783 22
Gabalfa79 21839 21901 20
Rumney65 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Adamsdown 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 120 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (124 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (70 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (136 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202539
May 202561
April 202536
March 202538
February 202521
January 202517
December 202430
November 202438
October 202451
September 202432
August 202439

A total of 328 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202521
April 202526
March 202536
February 202523
January 202529
December 202422
November 202434
October 202425
September 202428
August 202433

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20256
May 202519
April 20258
March 202512
February 202537
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202560
May 202536
April 202547
March 202531
February 202513
January 20255
December 202431
November 202430
October 202433
September 202446
August 202448

A total of 376 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202528
May 202519
April 202523
March 202510
February 202511
January 202521
December 202425
November 202440
October 202470
September 202431
August 202451

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202512
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202513
May 202515
April 202516
March 202525
February 202522
January 202516
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416
September 202426
August 20247

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202551
May 202543
April 202539
March 202538
February 202539
January 202524
December 202421
November 202431
October 202432
September 202449
August 202433

A total of 1390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025112
May 2025133
April 2025112
March 2025124
February 2025117
January 2025109
December 2024117
November 202496
October 2024123
September 202491
August 2024136

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 20254
April 202512
March 202526
February 202516
January 202516
December 202415
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 202510
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 232 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202522
April 202537
March 202534
February 20257
January 202532
December 202423
November 202423
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 202514
March 202517
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
August 20246

High Crime Locations Adamsdown in July 2025

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

1. Knox Road (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime9
Drugs6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
2. North Luton Place (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Vehicle crime12
Drugs6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Davis Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
5. Moira Terrace (Map)
Total30
Robbery9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. South Luton Place (Map)
Total21
Robbery9
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson3
8. West Luton Place (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total18
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
10. Four Elms Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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