Crime Rate in Grangetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grangetown

The total recorded crimes in Grangetown, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grangetown crime rate of 1.71 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 Grangetown, encompassing approximately 116,323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
Grangetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • O'Leary Drive with total crimes: 12
  • York Place with total crimes: 10

How safe is Grangetown?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Grangetown reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,896 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grangetown witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Grangetown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 2,794 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grangetown witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Grangetown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Grangetown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Grangetown has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Grangetown crimes were 2,896. The crime rate of Grangetown in 2024 was 24.90 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grangetown were around 2,794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.02 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grangetown)CrimesRank (Grangetown)CrimesRank (Grangetown)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
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
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

Grangetown 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 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 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 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202516
April 202520
March 202513
February 202519
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202526
April 202516
March 202520
February 20258
January 202525
December 202416
November 202420
October 202422
September 202417
August 202422

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202535
April 202536
March 202538
February 202525
January 202516
December 202418
November 202434
October 202434
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202518
April 202518
March 202522
February 202515
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202412
September 202431
August 202417

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 202512
February 202521
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202517
April 202519
March 202522
February 202516
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 695 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202557
May 202560
April 202563
March 202559
February 202548
January 202552
December 202454
November 202457
October 202465
September 202459
August 202463

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202531
May 202527
April 202523
March 202536
February 202519
January 202521
December 202429
November 202421
October 202436
September 202421
August 202436

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20259
April 202511
March 202511
February 202519
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Grangetown in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. O'Leary Drive (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. York Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Cory Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morel Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ferry Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Beecher Avenue (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ffordd James Mcghan (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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