Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.94 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Iestyn Street with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Ann Street with total crimes: 18

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Riverside has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (92 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202415
September 202425
August 202416
July 202424
June 202442
May 202434
April 202427

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 202517
December 202422
November 202420
October 202433
September 202454
August 202427
July 202428
June 202492
May 202428
April 202434

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202544
January 202554
December 202444
November 202459
October 202440
September 202449
August 202450
July 202458
June 202488
May 202474
April 202457

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202417
July 202415
June 202432
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202510
December 202415
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202434
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202515
January 202520
December 202414
November 202415
October 202417
September 202412
August 202419
July 202420
June 202462
May 202421
April 202425

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202524
January 202525
December 202420
November 202427
October 202461
September 202417
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202423
April 20248

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 202440
May 20248
April 202416

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247

High Crime Locations Riverside in March 2025

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

1. Iestyn Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ann Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. Mandeville Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Picton Place (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tudor Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Fairleigh Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sneyd Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Tudor Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

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