Crime Rate in Radyr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radyr

The total recorded crimes in Radyr, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radyr crime rate of 4.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Radyr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Roald Dahl with total crimes: 6
  • Arudur Hen with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Radyr has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radyr)CrimesRank (Radyr)CrimesRank (Radyr)
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
Plasnewydd169 102,817 52,705 5
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

Radyr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Radyr in May 2025

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

1. Heol Roald Dahl (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
2. Arudur Hen (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Springfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gelynis Terrace North (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Barnfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. De Clare Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stryd Sils Ap Sion (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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