Crime Rate in Adamsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adamsdown

The total recorded crimes in Adamsdown, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 381 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adamsdown crime rate of 6.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (69.44% increase)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)
Adamsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knox Road with total crimes: 54
  • Moira Terrace with total crimes: 42
  • North Luton Place with total crimes: 36

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 May 2025 the Adamsdown has recorded 381 crimes with crime rate of 6.87 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adamsdown)CrimesRank (Adamsdown)CrimesRank (Adamsdown)
Cathays601 19,209 15,953 1
Butetown328 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown232 52,896 42,794 4
Penylan235 42,530 72,426 7
Plasnewydd169 102,817 52,705 5
Riverside178 82,656 62,575 6
Trowbridge206 62,275 81,912 11
Canton180 72,170 91,707 12
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
Caerau119 131,823 121,998 10
Llanrumney128 121,472 141,444 15
Fairwater106 171,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn117 151,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais118 141,249 161,227 16
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons108 161,006 19783 22
Heath83 201,035 181,143 17
Llanishen93 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North87 19830 22907 19
Gabalfa80 21839 21901 20
Rumney59 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed50 24692 23698 23
Llandaff50 23491 25473 25
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 25530 24504 24
Rhiwbina38 27400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill39 26355 27300 27
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Adamsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202536
March 202538
February 202521
January 202517
December 202430
November 202438
October 202451
September 202432
August 202439
July 202452

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 358 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202547
March 202531
February 202513
January 20255
December 202431
November 202430
October 202433
September 202446
August 202448
July 202438

A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202536
February 202523
January 202529
December 202422
November 202434
October 202425
September 202428
August 202433
July 202426

A total of 354 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202510
February 202511
January 202521
December 202425
November 202440
October 202470
September 202431
August 202451
July 202453

A total of 1230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025133
April 2025112
March 2025124
February 2025117
January 2025109
December 2024117
November 202496
October 2024123
September 202491
August 2024136
July 202472

A total of 402 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202539
March 202538
February 202539
January 202524
December 202421
November 202431
October 202432
September 202449
August 202433
July 202453

A total of 220 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202537
March 202534
February 20257
January 202532
December 202423
November 202423
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 202415

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202525
February 202522
January 202516
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416
September 202426
August 20247
July 202420

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 202526
February 202516
January 202516
December 202415
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414
July 202411

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20252
April 202514
March 202517
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Adamsdown in May 2025

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

1. Knox Road (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences21
Other crime15
Drugs6
Vehicle crime6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
2. Moira Terrace (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
3. North Luton Place (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Other theft3
4. Augusta Street (Map)
Total21
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. West Luton Place (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Shoplifting3
7. Sapphire Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. South Luton Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order3
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3

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