Crime Rate in Caerau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerau

The total recorded crimes in Caerau, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerau crime rate of 5.27 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 Caerau, encompassing approximately 33,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (58.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
Caerau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Riverside Terrace with total crimes: 11

How safe is Caerau?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Caerau demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1823 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Caerau witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Caerau experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,998 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Caerau witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Caerau has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Caerau Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Caerau has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 5.27 ranking 10th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Caerau crimes were 1,823. The crime rate of Caerau in 2024 was 54.25 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caerau were around 1,998 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.46 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 10 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
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
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

Caerau Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 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 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202538
January 202553
December 202444
November 202447
October 202430
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 202424
May 202432
April 202427

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413
July 202416
June 202430
May 202420
April 202416

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
February 202541
January 202560
December 202456
November 202450
October 202451
September 202448
August 202451
July 202438
June 202488
May 202469
April 202454

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202519
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 202514
December 202416
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423
July 202420
June 202442
May 202423
April 202414

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 202413
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Caerau in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Riverside Terrace (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Cloister Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Penally Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Heol Trefgarne (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clarke Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Canaston Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clos Culver (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ebwy Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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