Crime Rate in Grangetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grangetown

The total recorded crimes in Grangetown, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grangetown crime rate of 1.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
Grangetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 16
  • York Place with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Grangetown has recorded 232 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grangetown)CrimesRank (Grangetown)CrimesRank (Grangetown)
Cathays601 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown381 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown328 35,530 25,000 3
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
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

Grangetown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202536
March 202538
February 202525
January 202516
December 202418
November 202434
October 202434
September 202417
August 202420
July 202417
June 202462
May 202431

A total of 876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202563
March 202559
February 202548
January 202552
December 202454
November 202457
October 202465
September 202459
August 202463
July 202464
June 2024162
May 202470

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202512
February 202521
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202522
February 202516
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202415
August 202411
July 20249
June 202454
May 202420

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202516
March 202520
February 20258
January 202525
December 202416
November 202420
October 202422
September 202417
August 202422
July 202420
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 288 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202522
February 202515
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202412
September 202431
August 202417
July 202422
June 202464
May 202424

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202536
February 202519
January 202521
December 202429
November 202421
October 202436
September 202421
August 202436
July 202437
June 202472
May 202430

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 202416
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202511
February 202519
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202513
February 202519
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413
July 202424
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Grangetown in May 2025

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

1. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. York Place (Map)
Total13
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Morel Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ludlow Close (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
8. Clive Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Machen Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
10. Pendyris Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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