Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 2.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-31.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Laburnum Place with total crimes: 6
  • Pentrebane Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 0.81 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.

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

Fairwater 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202545
May 202536
April 202540
March 202534
February 202550
January 202536
December 202442
November 202441
October 202439
September 202446
August 202431

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202522
April 202513
March 202517
February 202513
January 202517
December 20248
November 202418
October 202416
September 202417
August 202423

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202512
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202429
September 20243
August 202416

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202516
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 202510
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202516
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20258
March 202512
February 202526
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Fairwater in July 2025

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

1. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Laburnum Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Pentrebane Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Cosheston Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Limeslade Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bailey Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Chorley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Honeysuckle Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beechley Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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