Crime Rate in Caerau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerau

The total recorded crimes in Caerau, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerau crime rate of 4.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-25.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-29.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
Caerau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Porthcawl Road with total crimes: 9
  • Riverside Terrace with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 July 2025 the Caerau has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerau)CrimesRank (Caerau)CrimesRank (Caerau)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
Penylan211 62,530 72,426 7
Ely150 92,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge187 82,275 81,912 11
Splott143 111,831 112,040 9
Canton146 102,170 91,707 12
Fairwater94 171,591 131,638 13
Llanrumney118 131,472 141,444 15
Pentwyn110 141,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais103 151,249 161,227 16
Llanishen100 161,079 17970 18
Heath85 181,035 181,143 17
Llandaff North82 19830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons80 201,006 19783 22
Gabalfa79 21839 21901 20
Rumney65 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Caerau Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202537
May 202520
April 202528
March 202538
February 202538
January 202553
December 202444
November 202447
October 202430
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202514
April 202516
March 202510
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 202519
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202555
May 202540
April 202563
March 202565
February 202541
January 202560
December 202456
November 202450
October 202451
September 202448
August 202451

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202520
April 202518
March 202521
February 202510
January 202514
December 202416
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 202413
September 20246
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

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

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

High Crime Locations Caerau in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Robbery3
Public order1
2. Porthcawl Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Riverside Terrace (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Narberth Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Heol Solva (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Caerau Court Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Clos Ceirios (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol-Y-Gaer (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
9. Clarke Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Morris Finer Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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