Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.65 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Heath Mead with total crimes: 4

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1035 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Heath had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,143 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heath has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 1,035. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 1,143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
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
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

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202524
March 202525
February 202529
January 202528
December 202419
November 202418
October 202435
September 202437
August 202419
July 202423
June 202460
May 202426

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 202511
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 20245
November 20242
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 202412
November 20241
October 202411
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202519
February 202513
January 202512
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
November 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Heath in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
3. Heath Mead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Maes-Y-Coed Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. King George V Drive East (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Heath Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Heath Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
8. Heath Halt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Crystal Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Eton Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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