Crime Rate in Canton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canton

The total recorded crimes in Canton, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canton crime rate of 2.61 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 Canton, encompassing approximately 69,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-6.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
Canton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Halkett with total crimes: 12
  • Lincoln Street with total crimes: 9
  • Hedel Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Canton?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Canton reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,170 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Canton had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,707 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Canton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canton has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Canton crimes were 2,170. The crime rate of Canton in 2024 was 31.41 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canton were around 1,707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.71 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canton)CrimesRank (Canton)CrimesRank (Canton)
Cathays601 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown381 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown328 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown232 52,896 42,794 4
Penylan235 42,530 72,426 7
Plasnewydd169 102,817 52,705 5
Riverside178 82,656 62,575 6
Trowbridge206 62,275 81,912 11
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
Caerau119 131,823 121,998 10
Llanrumney128 121,472 141,444 15
Fairwater106 171,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn117 151,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais118 141,249 161,227 16
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons108 161,006 19783 22
Heath83 201,035 181,143 17
Llanishen93 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North87 19830 22907 19
Gabalfa80 21839 21901 20
Rumney59 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed50 24692 23698 23
Llandaff50 23491 25473 25
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 25530 24504 24
Rhiwbina38 27400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill39 26355 27300 27
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Canton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202411
July 202418
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 20256
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 202414
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415
July 202425
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 352 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 20259
February 202514
January 202517
December 20248
November 202422
October 202425
September 202436
August 202414
July 202446
June 202492
May 202443

A total of 714 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202565
March 202590
February 202549
January 202550
December 202436
November 202444
October 202434
September 202454
August 202443
July 202444
June 2024114
May 202430

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 202512
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202512
February 202518
January 202513
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202419
July 202423
June 202448
May 202438

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 202424
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 20248
July 202426
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 202520
December 202416
November 20247
October 202412
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canton in May 2025

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

1. Clos Halkett (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
2. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hedel Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Other theft3
4. Leckwith Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Broad Place (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rhodri Morgan Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
7. Lansdowne Avenue East (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Victoria Park Road East (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
10. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3

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