WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Riverside, Cardiff

Comprehensive safety analysis for Riverside, localized within Cardiff.

Total Crimes

183
trending_up +13.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

145.39per 1k
trending_up +0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,743

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences49
Vehicle Crime26
Shoplifting22
Public Order21
Anti-social Behaviour16
Other Theft12
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Bicycle Theft8
Other Crime5
Burglary4
Robbery4
Drug Offences2
Weapons Possession2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Ann Street Map
Shoplifting: 12
12
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Public order: 3Bicycle theft: 2
10
On or near Kings Road Map
Robbery: 2Bicycle theft: 2
4
On or near Hospital Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Vehicle crime: 3
3
On or near Turberville Place Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Tudor Street Map
Robbery: 1
1
On or near Plantagenet Street Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Smeaton Street Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#27safest in Cardiff

National Safety

Top 5%Riskiest

City Average

96.45per 1k

Local Policing

Toxteth

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Local Priorities

Tackling Drug Use and Dealing
Neighbourhood Policing Team is committed to tackling drug use and dealing within our community. Our neighbourhood officers are working closely with specialist units and partner agencies to identify those who are using and/or dealing drugs. We are carrying out targeted patrols in hotspot areas, using stop search powers where appropriate, and pursuing offenders through proactive investigations.

Issued: 27 Feb 2026

Drug-related activity - reports of potential locations for the cultivation, preparation and dealing of controlled drugs.

Issued: 27 Jun 2025

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