Crime in Butetown, Cardiff
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Ellen Street Map | Shoplifting: 26Vehicle crime: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 41 |
| On or near Police Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 11Drugs: 8Public order: 6 | 31 |
| On or near Tresillian Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 13Public order: 5Other theft: 4 | 26 |
| On or near Bute Crescent Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7Drugs: 2Public order: 2 | 15 |
| On or near Tyndall Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Public order: 2Other theft: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 5Vehicle crime: 3Robbery: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Schooner Way Map | Shoplifting: 7 | 7 |
| On or near North Church Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Falcon Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 2Bicycle theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Harrison Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
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Splott
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Environmental concerns- Fly tipping
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action needed to be taken.
Actioned: 23 Jun 2026
Travellers and Horses - Tremorfa park
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action needed to be taken.
Actioned: 23 Jun 2026
E-bike related thefts
Issued: 23 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action needed to be taken.
Actioned: 23 Jun 2026
Fly-Tipping and Travellers on Seawall Road / Splott Ward
Issued: 12 Dec 2025
Status Update
Fly tipping and travellers are an ongoing issue on the Splott ward. The team is undergoing operation Luzula, which aims to target Traveller groups involved with thefts in the Splott Ward and cause disruption to their activities. The team is also working to install CCTV cameras around fly tipping sites to deter fly tipping offences and to catch offenders.
Actioned: 12 Mar 2026
Vehicle crime
Issued: 17 Sep 2025
Status Update
Autocrime continues to impact Splott, with thefts from vehicles remaining prevalent. The team has targeted offenders through Operation Salvage, resulting in arrests and disruption of repeat offending. Residents are being proactively engaged with advice on securing vehicles, and ongoing patrols aim to prevent further incidents. The combination of enforcement and prevention work is reducing harm and increasing confidence in the local area.
Actioned: 12 Dec 2025
Engagement Events
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
Cuppa with a Copper
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
STAR Hub, Muirton Road Cardiff
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