Crime Rate in Plasnewydd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plasnewydd

The total recorded crimes in Plasnewydd, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plasnewydd crime rate of 1.45 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 Plasnewydd, encompassing approximately 127,549 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (6.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
Plasnewydd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angus Street with total crimes: 19
  • Violet Row with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

How safe is Plasnewydd?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Plasnewydd reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,817 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Plasnewydd witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Plasnewydd experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 2,705 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Plasnewydd witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plasnewydd Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Plasnewydd has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 9th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Plasnewydd crimes were 2,817. The crime rate of Plasnewydd in 2024 was 22.09 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plasnewydd were around 2,705 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.21 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Plasnewydd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 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 Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 202510
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 287 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202516
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202426
September 202418
August 202427
July 202425
June 202474
May 202421
April 202423

A total of 679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202546
January 202552
December 202436
November 202449
October 202450
September 202446
August 202466
July 202460
June 2024114
May 202467
April 202444

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 202418
November 202421
October 202427
September 202421
August 202414
July 202424
June 202462
May 202423
April 202423

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202421
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202436
May 202418
April 202422

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 202430
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 314 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202524
December 202418
November 202418
October 202426
September 202421
August 202438
July 202432
June 202462
May 202418
April 202421

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 202430
May 202416
April 20243

A total of 432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202525
January 202531
December 202418
November 202430
October 202434
September 202436
August 202425
July 202434
June 202464
May 202464
April 202440

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Plasnewydd in March 2025

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

1. Angus Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Violet Row (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Claude Place (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Strathnairn Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Kincraig Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wellfield Place (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
9. Gordon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Oxford Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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