Butetown Crime Intelligence
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Police Station Map | Drugs: 12Violence and sexual offences: 11Public order: 10 | 34 |
| On or near Bute Crescent Map | Public order: 6Violence and sexual offences: 6Shoplifting: 3 | 25 |
| On or near Tyndall Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7Public order: 5Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 15 |
| On or near Schooner Way Map | Shoplifting: 10Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 15 |
| On or near Tresillian Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9Drugs: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 13 |
| On or near Caerdydd Canolog Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2 | 12 |
| On or near Ellen Street Map | Shoplifting: 11 | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 3Criminal damage and arson: 3Other theft: 2 | 9 |
| On or near North Church Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 2Burglary: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Ship Lane Map | Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1 | 7 |
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Splott
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Environmental concerns- Fly tipping
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action needed to be taken.
Actioned: 23 Jun 2026
Travellers and Horses - Tremorfa park
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action needed to be taken.
Actioned: 23 Jun 2026
E-bike related thefts
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action needed to be taken.
Actioned: 23 Jun 2026
Fly-Tipping and Travellers on Seawall Road / Splott Ward
Issued: 12 Dec 2025
Status Update
Fly tipping and travellers are an ongoing issue on the Splott ward. The team is undergoing operation Luzula, which aims to target Traveller groups involved with thefts in the Splott Ward and cause disruption to their activities. The team is also working to install CCTV cameras around fly tipping sites to deter fly tipping offences and to catch offenders.
Actioned: 12 Mar 2026
Vehicle crime
Issued: 17 Sep 2025
Status Update
Autocrime continues to impact Splott, with thefts from vehicles remaining prevalent. The team has targeted offenders through Operation Salvage, resulting in arrests and disruption of repeat offending. Residents are being proactively engaged with advice on securing vehicles, and ongoing patrols aim to prevent further incidents. The combination of enforcement and prevention work is reducing harm and increasing confidence in the local area.
Actioned: 12 Dec 2025
Engagement Events
Star hub - interactive family event
other12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
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