Crime Rate in Splott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Splott

The total recorded crimes in Splott, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Splott crime rate of 3.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-15.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
Splott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pengam Road with total crimes: 12
  • Splott Road with total crimes: 7
  • Applewood Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Splott has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Splott)CrimesRank (Splott)CrimesRank (Splott)
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
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

Splott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202519
February 202520
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 202442
May 202410

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256
January 202518
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202510
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202416
July 202413
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202519
February 202515
January 202518
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414
July 202416
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202559
March 202560
February 202563
January 202559
December 202441
November 202445
October 202446
September 202442
August 202453
July 202458
June 202492
May 202443

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 202517
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Splott in May 2025

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

1. Pengam Road (Map)
Total12
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Splott Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Applewood Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Mercia Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Asgog Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. De Bawdip Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dunsmuir Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Portmanmoor Road Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Spruce Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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