Crime Rate in Canton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canton

The total recorded crimes in Canton, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canton crime rate of 2.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
Canton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leckwith Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rhodri Morgan Way with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Y Morfa with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Canton has recorded 146 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canton)CrimesRank (Canton)CrimesRank (Canton)
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
Caerau136 121,823 121,998 10
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

Canton 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 202424
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202522
April 202511
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 202520
December 202416
November 20247
October 202412
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202569
May 202561
April 202565
March 202590
February 202549
January 202550
December 202436
November 202444
October 202434
September 202454
August 202443

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202519
April 202511
March 202512
February 202518
January 202513
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202529
May 202521
April 202522
March 20256
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 202414
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202523
May 202518
April 20258
March 20259
February 202514
January 202517
December 20248
November 202422
October 202425
September 202436
August 202414

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
April 202510
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Canton in July 2025

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

1. Leckwith Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rhodri Morgan Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Heol Y Morfa (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Treganna Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
5. Clos Halkett (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Hedel Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
8. Dunraven Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Tintern Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Northumberland Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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