Crime Rate in Splott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Splott

The total recorded crimes in Splott, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Splott crime rate of 3.21 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 Splott, encompassing approximately 44,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Splott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Asgog Street with total crimes: 6
  • De Bawdip Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Splott?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Splott demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1831 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Splott witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Splott experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 2,040 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Splott witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Splott Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Splott has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 11th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Splott crimes were 1,831. The crime rate of Splott in 2024 was 41.09 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Splott were around 2,040 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.78 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Splott)CrimesRank (Splott)CrimesRank (Splott)
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
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

Splott 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 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202536
May 202550
April 202559
March 202560
February 202563
January 202559
December 202441
November 202445
October 202446
September 202442
August 202453

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202514
April 202515
March 202519
February 202520
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202522
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20258
April 202510
March 202519
February 202515
January 202518
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202522
April 202516
March 202510
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202515
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256
January 202518
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 202517
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Splott in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Asgog Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. De Bawdip Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Muirton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Aberystwith Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
6. Walker Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spruce Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Hawker Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pengam Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Storrar Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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