WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Adamsdown Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Adamsdown, localized within Cardiff.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

5.97per 1k

Total Population

55,438

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences87

Shoplifting40

Public Order38

Anti-social Behaviour37

Vehicle Crime37

Other Crime23

Drug Offences21

Other Theft14

Criminal Damage & Arson13

Burglary12

Robbery5

Weapons Possession4

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Knox Road Map	Other crime: 18Violence and sexual offences: 15Drugs: 12	60
On or near Moira Terrace Map	Anti-social behaviour: 18Shoplifting: 9Public order: 9	42
On or near North Luton Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 15Burglary: 6Robbery: 3	33
On or near South Luton Place Map	Shoplifting: 18Criminal damage and arson: 3	21
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 7Drugs: 2Other theft: 2	13
On or near Parking Area Map	Vehicle crime: 12	12
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map	Vehicle crime: 6Possession of weapons: 3	9
On or near Moira Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Other theft: 3	9
On or near Newport Road Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Vehicle crime: 3	9
On or near Adamscroft Place Map	Drugs: 3Other crime: 3Other theft: 3	9