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 May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitchurch and Tongwynlais crime rate of 3.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Heol Pant Y Rhyn with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Road 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 May 2025 the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitchurch and Tongwynlais)CrimesRank (Whitchurch and Tongwynlais)CrimesRank (Whitchurch and Tongwynlais)
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
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
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

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202524
March 202536
February 202533
January 202521
December 202429
November 202426
October 202427
September 202433
August 202427
July 202424
June 202428
May 202431

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20254
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 20258
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 202416
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202523
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 202411
September 202419
August 202411
July 202410
June 202446
May 202436

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
November 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Heol Pant Y Rhyn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hollybush Estate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Glandwr Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ty Celyn Mews (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
8. Park View Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. College Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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