Crime Rate in Gabalfa: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gabalfa

The total recorded crimes in Gabalfa, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gabalfa crime rate of 2.54 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 Gabalfa, encompassing approximately 31,541 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Gabalfa Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkfield Place with total crimes: 14
  • Pen-Y-Bryn Place with total crimes: 7
  • Flint Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Gabalfa?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Gabalfa demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 839 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gabalfa recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Gabalfa had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 901 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gabalfa recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gabalfa Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gabalfa has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 21th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Gabalfa crimes were 839. The crime rate of Gabalfa in 2024 was 26.60 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gabalfa were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.57 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gabalfa)CrimesRank (Gabalfa)CrimesRank (Gabalfa)
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
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
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

Gabalfa Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 202521
December 202413
November 202411
October 202421
September 202418
August 202413
July 202419
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 202429
August 202449
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Gabalfa in May 2025

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

1. Parkfield Place (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pen-Y-Bryn Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Flint Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Whitchurch Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Talygarn Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Batchelor Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
9. A470 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Mark'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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