Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.90 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 251,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (30.91% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Tudor Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Mandeville Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,656 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 2,575 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Riverside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Riverside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Riverside has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 4th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside crimes were 2,656. The crime rate of Riverside in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside were around 2,575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
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
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Riverside 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 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 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 (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202516
May 202514
April 20257
March 202521
February 202517
January 202517
December 202422
November 202420
October 202433
September 202454
August 202427

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202510
April 202514
March 202520
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202555
May 202553
April 202549
March 202551
February 202544
January 202554
December 202444
November 202459
October 202440
September 202449
August 202450

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202514
May 202516
April 202514
March 202524
February 202515
January 202520
December 202414
November 202415
October 202417
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 301 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202524
April 202540
March 202534
February 202524
January 202525
December 202420
November 202427
October 202461
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202519
April 202530
March 202529
February 202516
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202415
September 202425
August 202416

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202517
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512
January 202510
December 202415
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Tudor Lane (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mandeville Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Picton Place (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Iestyn Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Ann Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. North Morgan Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Sophia Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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