Crime Rate in Trowbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trowbridge

The total recorded crimes in Trowbridge, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 187 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trowbridge crime rate of 4.40 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 Trowbridge, encompassing approximately 42,531 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-15.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
Trowbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Ferntree Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Abergele Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Trowbridge?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Trowbridge reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,275 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Trowbridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Trowbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,912 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Trowbridge witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Trowbridge has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Trowbridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Trowbridge has recorded 187 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 8th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Trowbridge crimes were 2,275. The crime rate of Trowbridge in 2024 was 53.49 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trowbridge were around 1,912 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.95 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trowbridge)CrimesRank (Trowbridge)CrimesRank (Trowbridge)
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
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
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

Trowbridge 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 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202516
April 20256
March 20256
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202436
November 202416
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 705 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202577
May 202575
April 202543
March 202569
February 202549
January 202562
December 202461
November 202440
October 202449
September 202441
August 202474

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202517
May 202535
April 202532
March 202525
February 202517
January 202519
December 202422
November 202434
October 202430
September 202422
August 202432

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202529
May 202521
April 202514
March 202528
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202423
August 202439

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202527
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202524
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 202414
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 202514
February 202520
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Trowbridge in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Ferntree Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Abergele Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wrexham Court (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Greenway Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Harrison Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Mallard Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trowbridge Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Broadwell Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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