Crime Rate in Rumney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rumney

The total recorded crimes in Rumney, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rumney crime rate of 2.81 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 Rumney, encompassing approximately 20,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Rumney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caer Castell Place with total crimes: 4
  • Heron Road with total crimes: 3
  • Letterston Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rumney?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Rumney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 840 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rumney recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Rumney had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 787 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rumney recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Rumney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rumney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rumney has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 22th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Rumney crimes were 840. The crime rate of Rumney in 2024 was 40.02 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rumney were around 787 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.49 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rumney)CrimesRank (Rumney)CrimesRank (Rumney)
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
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

Rumney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202525
February 202521
January 202526
December 202423
November 202423
October 202415
September 202424
August 202425
July 202434
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 202414
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 202511
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rumney in May 2025

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

1. Caer Castell Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Heron Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Letterston Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Manorbier Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Uplands Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Trederlech Newydd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Downton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Whitehall Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Holmsview Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Oswestry Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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