Crime Rate in Adamsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adamsdown

The total recorded crimes in Adamsdown, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 410 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adamsdown crime rate of 7.40 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (5.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
Adamsdown 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
  • Moira Terrace with total crimes: 33

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Adamsdown has recorded 410 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Adamsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (53 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202521
January 202517
December 202430
November 202438
October 202451
September 202432
August 202439
July 202452
June 2024112
May 202445
April 202448

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202522
January 202516
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416
September 202426
August 20247
July 202420
June 202474
May 202419
April 202418

A total of 494 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202539
January 202524
December 202421
November 202431
October 202432
September 202449
August 202433
July 202453
June 2024100
May 202436
April 202438

A total of 461 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202513
January 20255
December 202431
November 202430
October 202433
September 202446
August 202448
July 202438
June 2024108
May 202425
April 202453

A total of 383 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202523
January 202529
December 202422
November 202434
October 202425
September 202428
August 202433
July 202426
June 202460
May 202432
April 202435

A total of 454 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202521
December 202425
November 202440
October 202470
September 202431
August 202451
July 202453
June 202464
May 202438
April 202440

A total of 1384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025124
February 2025117
January 2025109
December 2024117
November 202496
October 2024123
September 202491
August 2024136
July 202472
June 2024196
May 2024107
April 202496

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 255 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 20257
January 202532
December 202423
November 202423
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 202415
June 202444
May 202425
April 202425

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202516
January 202516
December 202415
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202537
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
April 202412

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Adamsdown in March 2025

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

1. Knox Road (Map)
Total69
Other crime21
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Possession of weapons9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
2. North Luton Place (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
3. Moira Terrace (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Bicycle theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
5. Fitzalan Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Newport Road Lane (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson9
Theft from the person3
8. South Luton Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Other crime3
Public order3
9. Clifton Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3

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