Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (8.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
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: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Riverside has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
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
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
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202529
February 202516
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202415
September 202425
August 202416
July 202424
June 202442
May 202434

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512
January 202510
December 202415
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202434
May 202426

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202524
February 202515
January 202520
December 202414
November 202415
October 202417
September 202412
August 202419
July 202420
June 202462
May 202421

A total of 713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202549
March 202551
February 202544
January 202554
December 202444
November 202459
October 202440
September 202449
August 202450
July 202458
June 202488
May 202474

A total of 380 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202521
February 202517
January 202517
December 202422
November 202420
October 202433
September 202454
August 202427
July 202428
June 202492
May 202428

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 327 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202540
March 202534
February 202524
January 202525
December 202420
November 202427
October 202461
September 202417
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202423

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 202440
May 20248

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202520
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202417
July 202415
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Iestyn Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Ann Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Pontcanna Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Picton Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairleigh Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Berthwin Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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