Crime Rate in Trowbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trowbridge

The total recorded crimes in Trowbridge, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trowbridge crime rate of 4.35 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (40.82% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
Trowbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abergele Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cypress Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Cath Cob Close with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Trowbridge has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Trowbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202524
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202412
August 202420
July 202413
June 202426
May 202428
April 202415

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 202414
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202436
November 202416
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 202519
December 202422
November 202434
October 202430
September 202422
August 202432
July 202421
June 202466
May 202442
April 202433

A total of 307 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202423
August 202439
July 202421
June 202458
May 202430
April 202429

A total of 800 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202549
January 202562
December 202461
November 202440
October 202449
September 202441
August 202474
July 202475
June 2024136
May 202469
April 202475

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 202434
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

High Crime Locations Trowbridge in March 2025

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

1. Abergele Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Cypress Crescent (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Cath Cob Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Willowbrook Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bassaleg Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harrison Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Valley View (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dolgoch Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

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