Crime Rate in Plasnewydd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plasnewydd

The total recorded crimes in Plasnewydd, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plasnewydd crime rate of 1.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
Plasnewydd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Violet Row with total crimes: 23
  • Strathnairn Street with total crimes: 11
  • Angus Street with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Plasnewydd has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plasnewydd)CrimesRank (Plasnewydd)CrimesRank (Plasnewydd)
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
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

Plasnewydd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202523
February 202513
January 202524
December 202418
November 202418
October 202426
September 202421
August 202438
July 202432

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202549
March 202549
February 202546
January 202552
December 202436
November 202449
October 202450
September 202446
August 202466
July 202460

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 202520
February 202516
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202426
September 202418
August 202427
July 202425

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 202418
November 202421
October 202427
September 202421
August 202414
July 202424

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 202510
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Plasnewydd in May 2025

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

1. Violet Row (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting19
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Strathnairn Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Angus Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
4. Oakfield Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oxford Lane (Map)
Total5
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Castle Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Claude Place (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Princes Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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