WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

caerau Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for caerau, localized within cardiff.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

4.26per 1k

Total Population

33,602

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences57

Shoplifting22

Public Order16

Criminal Damage & Arson14

Anti-social Behaviour10

Vehicle Crime7

Burglary7

Other Theft5

Drug Offences2

Weapons Possession2

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 17Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2	22
On or near Porthcawl Road Map	Shoplifting: 5	5
On or near Riverside Terrace Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1	4
On or near Church Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Ogmore Road Map	Burglary: 2Public order: 2	4
On or near Cwrt Roberts Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Heol-Y-Gaer Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Clos Ceirios Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Penally Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2