Crime Rate in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

The total recorded crimes in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitchurch and Tongwynlais crime rate of 2.84 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, encompassing approximately 36,253 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Pantgwynlais with total crimes: 7
  • Castle View with total crimes: 6

How safe is Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1249 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,227 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 15th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Whitchurch and Tongwynlais crimes were 1,249. The crime rate of Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in 2024 was 34.45 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais were around 1,227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.84 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitchurch and Tongwynlais)CrimesRank (Whitchurch and Tongwynlais)CrimesRank (Whitchurch and Tongwynlais)
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
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
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

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 37 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 (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202530
May 202538
April 202524
March 202536
February 202533
January 202521
December 202429
November 202426
October 202427
September 202433
August 202427

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202522
May 202520
April 202510
March 20258
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 20254
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202510
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20255
November 20241

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 202523
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 202411
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Pantgwynlais (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Castle View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Felin Fach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Pine Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Whitworth Square (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Ffordd Celyn (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1

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