Crime Rate in Radyr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radyr

The total recorded crimes in Radyr, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radyr crime rate of 3.18 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 Radyr, encompassing approximately 6,593 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Radyr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Roald Dahl with total crimes: 4
  • Gelynis Terrace North with total crimes: 4
  • Goetre Fawr with total crimes: 4

How safe is Radyr?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Radyr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 261 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Radyr recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Radyr had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 247 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Radyr recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Radyr Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Radyr has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 28th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Radyr crimes were 261. The crime rate of Radyr in 2024 was 39.58 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Radyr were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.46 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radyr)CrimesRank (Radyr)CrimesRank (Radyr)
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
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
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

Radyr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Radyr in July 2025

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

1. Heol Roald Dahl (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Gelynis Terrace North (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Goetre Fawr (Map)
Total4
Public order4
4. Pilgrim Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Arudur Hen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King'S Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Orchard Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. De Clare Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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