Crime Rate in Plasnewydd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plasnewydd

The total recorded crimes in Plasnewydd, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 214 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plasnewydd crime rate of 1.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
Plasnewydd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Violet Row with total crimes: 27
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Angus Street with total crimes: 14

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 July 2025 the Plasnewydd has recorded 214 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plasnewydd)CrimesRank (Plasnewydd)CrimesRank (Plasnewydd)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
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

Plasnewydd 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 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202528
May 202523
April 202521
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 202418
November 202421
October 202427
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202525
May 202517
April 202519
March 202523
February 202513
January 202524
December 202418
November 202418
October 202426
September 202421
August 202438

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202556
May 202544
April 202549
March 202549
February 202546
January 202552
December 202436
November 202449
October 202450
September 202446
August 202466

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20256
April 202514
March 202520
February 202516
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202426
September 202418
August 202427

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202517
April 20257
March 202513
February 202517
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202421
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202525
May 202531
April 202529
March 202531
February 202525
January 202531
December 202418
November 202430
October 202434
September 202436
August 202425

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 202510
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Plasnewydd in July 2025

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

1. Violet Row (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Angus Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Claude Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Bicycle theft1
6. Strathnairn Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Castle Lane (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Oakfield Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wellfield Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
10. Clive Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1

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