Crime Rate in Radyr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radyr

The total recorded crimes in Radyr, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radyr crime rate of 1.67 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 Mar were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Radyr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Rufus with total crimes: 1
  • Stryd Sils Ap Sion with total crimes: 1
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Radyr has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 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.

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
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
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

Radyr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Heol Rufus (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stryd Sils Ap Sion (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Maes Y Crofft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cwrt-Ty-Mynydd (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Craig Castell (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Brynhyfryd (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Garth Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Ffordd-Y-Berllan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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