WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Plasnewydd Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Plasnewydd, localized within Cardiff.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.42per 1k

Total Population

127,549

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences60

Vehicle Crime23

Public Order17

Anti-social Behaviour17

Shoplifting17

Criminal Damage & Arson16

Other Theft8

Drug Offences7

Burglary6

Robbery3

Other Crime3

Theft from Person2

Weapons Possession1

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near The Walk Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7Other theft: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2	13
On or near Castle Lane Map	Other crime: 2Public order: 2Drugs: 1	8
On or near Strathnairn Street Map	Shoplifting: 5Public order: 2Burglary: 1	8
On or near Wordsworth Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Oxford Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1	5
On or near Princes Court Map	Drugs: 2Public order: 2	4
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 2Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near Oakfield Street Map	Vehicle crime: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Richmond Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Theft from the person: 1	4
On or near East Grove Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1	3