WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Heath, Cardiff

Comprehensive safety analysis for Heath, localized within Cardiff.

Total Crimes

70
trending_up +7.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

37.01per 1k
trending_down -0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

12,593

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Anti-social Behaviour11
Public Order8
Shoplifting6
Other Theft5
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Vehicle Crime4
Other Crime3
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 11Anti-social behaviour: 6Other crime: 2
21
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Hospital Map
Other theft: 3
3
On or near Tair Erw Road Map
Shoplifting: 1Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Grove Place Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Heath Halt Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Heath Mead Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near St Isan Road Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near St Gildas Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Maes-Y-Coed Road Map
Public order: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Cardiff district.

Local Rank

#6safest in Cardiff

National Safety

Top 22%Safest

City Average

96.45per 1k

Local Policing

Valence

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

The Met is working tirelessly, using a range of tactics and technologies, to tackle and prevent violence.

Bearing down on violent crime on the streets of London is a top priority for the Met, which is why we are working tirelessly to identify and pursue offenders, help bring perpetrators to justice, support victims, engage and reassure the public, and keep our communities safe.
Priority - tackling street violence across Valence Ward.

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

The Met is working tirelessly, using a range of tactics and technologies, to tackle and prevent violence. The team conduct uniformed and plain clothes patrols and engagement to tackle violence related offences in targeted hotspot areas.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Ward Panel members and businesses have highlighted issues of ASB and retail theft in the Five Elms area. This is now a key focus for the team.

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

Regular marked and unmarked patrols are conducted throughout the shift to prevent and detect offences, along with visits to retail premises in the area. Officers are also holding Crime Prevention stalls and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) events in this area and are building relationships with retailers to increase awareness.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Valence SNT have conducted targeted patrols around The Fiddlers after reports of street drinking and possible drug dealing. Valence officers continue to conduct targeted patrols in the area including Becontree Avenue, Green Lane and Motts Lane.

Valence SNT are aware there are a group of street drinkers who congregate outside William Hill and continue to pay attention and deal with any incidents accordingly.

As there is not a PSPO in force police are not able to issue penalties to those seen drinking on the street, however the team are working closely with staff at William Hill and other premises to reduce ASB in the area.

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

Valence SNT conduct targeted patrols around The Fiddlers area after reports of street drinking and possible drug dealing. Valence officers continue to conduct targeted patrols in the area, including Becontree Avenue, Green Lane and Motts Lane. CPW's will be issued as part of a graduated response.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Engagement Events

AUG3

Crime Prevention Stall

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schedule

11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Becontree Avenue JW Bonham Rd Dagenham

AUG16

Street A Week

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schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Bentry Close Dagenham

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