Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 2.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Yewtree Close with total crimes: 7
  • Honeysuckle Grove with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)
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
Canton180 72,170 91,707 12
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
Caerau119 131,823 121,998 10
Llanrumney128 121,472 141,444 15
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

Fairwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202517
February 202513
January 202517
December 20248
November 202418
October 202416
September 202417
August 202423
July 202415
June 202430
May 202425

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202429
September 20243
August 202416
July 202422
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202540
March 202534
February 202550
January 202536
December 202442
November 202441
October 202439
September 202446
August 202431
July 202442
June 2024108
May 202454

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202516
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202415
August 202419
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 202512
February 202526
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 202414
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Fairwater in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Yewtree Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Honeysuckle Grove (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willowdale Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kerrigan Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Landwade Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poplar Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Marionville Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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