Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 2.74 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 Fairwater, encompassing approximately 40,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Landwade Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 5

How safe is Fairwater?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Fairwater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1591 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairwater witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fairwater had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,638 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fairwater witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fairwater Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 16th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Fairwater crimes were 1,591. The crime rate of Fairwater in 2024 was 38.87 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairwater were around 1,638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.02 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 13 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
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
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

Fairwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202550
January 202536
December 202442
November 202441
October 202439
September 202446
August 202431
July 202442
June 2024108
May 202454
April 202436

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202517
December 20248
November 202418
October 202416
September 202417
August 202423
July 202415
June 202430
May 202425
April 202432

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202424
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 202414
June 202420
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202526
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202429
September 20243
August 202416
July 202422
June 202424
May 202416
April 202418

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202516
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202415
August 202419
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Fairwater in March 2025

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

1. Norbury Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Possession of weapons1
2. Landwade Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Lavender Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order1
4. Limeslade Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clos Ty Bronna (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Honeysuckle Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yewtree Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Poplar Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clover Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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