Crime Rate in Rumney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rumney

The total recorded crimes in Rumney, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rumney crime rate of 3.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Rumney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manorbier Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Wentloog Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mullins Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Rumney has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rumney)CrimesRank (Rumney)CrimesRank (Rumney)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
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
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

Rumney 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202531
May 202523
April 202513
March 202525
February 202521
January 202526
December 202423
November 202423
October 202415
September 202424
August 202425

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 202414
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 202511
January 20256
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Manorbier Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Wentloog Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
3. Mullins Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Trederlech Newydd (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Relf Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harris Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Caer Castell Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Penrhos Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brachdy Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Llandudno Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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