Crime Rate in Butetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Butetown

The total recorded crimes in Butetown, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 388 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Butetown crime rate of 8.29 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 Butetown, encompassing approximately 46,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (39.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (53.85% increase)
Butetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bute Crescent with total crimes: 48
  • Police Station with total crimes: 30
  • Tresillian Terrace with total crimes: 24

How safe is Butetown?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Butetown reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 5,530 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Butetown witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Butetown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 5,000 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Butetown witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Butetown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Butetown has recorded 388 crimes with crime rate of 8.29 ranking 3th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Butetown crimes were 5,530. The crime rate of Butetown in 2024 was 118.09 (year) or 9.84 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Butetown were around 5,000 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.77 (year) or 8.90 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
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

Butetown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (113 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 103 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 96 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (276 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (218 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (140 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (111 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202571
January 2025109
December 202498
November 202479
October 202489
September 202494
August 2024113
July 202496
June 2024218
May 2024105
April 202492

A total of 521 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202535
January 202539
December 202434
November 202452
October 202437
September 202433
August 202424
July 202449
June 202488
May 202457
April 202442

A total of 852 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202539
January 202552
December 202464
November 202440
October 202434
September 202449
August 202439
July 202445
June 2024176
May 2024143
April 2024111

A total of 1185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202552
January 202550
December 202433
November 202477
October 202495
September 202457
August 202497
July 2024103
June 2024276
May 2024140
April 2024125

A total of 307 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202526
January 202519
December 202428
November 202420
October 202412
September 202416
August 202423
July 202435
June 202470
May 202422
April 202413

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 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202522
January 202517
December 202433
November 202417
October 20249
September 202418
August 202421
July 202421
June 202434
May 202414
April 202432

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 360 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202531
December 202449
November 202430
October 202426
September 202426
August 202421
July 202422
June 202488
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 181 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202530
January 202514
December 202412
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
August 202413
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417
April 20247

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 202414
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416
April 20246

A total of 141 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 202414
August 20246
July 202423
June 202438
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
July 20242
June 202422
May 20248
April 20243

High Crime Locations Butetown in March 2025

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

1. Bute Crescent (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting21
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Police Station (Map)
Total30
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
3. Tresillian Terrace (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Cargo Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Stuart Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
7. Schooner Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
8. Brigantine Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Clos Glanhowny (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
10. Angelina Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3

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