Crime Rate in Trowbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trowbridge

The total recorded crimes in Trowbridge, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trowbridge crime rate of 4.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (74.42% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
Trowbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Abergele Road with total crimes: 9
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Trowbridge has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trowbridge)CrimesRank (Trowbridge)CrimesRank (Trowbridge)
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
Canton180 72,170 91,707 12
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
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

Trowbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20256
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 202434
May 20245

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202524
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202412
August 202420
July 202413
June 202426
May 202428

A total of 843 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202543
March 202569
February 202549
January 202562
December 202461
November 202440
October 202449
September 202441
August 202474
July 202475
June 2024136
May 202469

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202532
March 202525
February 202517
January 202519
December 202422
November 202434
October 202430
September 202422
August 202432
July 202421
June 202466
May 202442

A total of 313 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202528
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202423
August 202439
July 202421
June 202458
May 202430

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 202414
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 202514
February 202520
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Trowbridge in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Abergele Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mallard Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Rosset Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Arvans Crescent (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clos Gwlad-Yr-Haf (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wakehurst Place (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Broadlands Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Millfield Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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