Crime in Grangetown, Cardiff: statistics, rates and trends
2,331 crimes were recorded in Grangetown, Cardiff in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Grangetown, Cardiff at a glance
- Crime trends in Grangetown, Cardiff
- Types of crime in Grangetown, Cardiff
- Grangetown, Cardiff compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grangetown, Cardiff
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grangetown, Cardiff
- Demographics of Grangetown, Cardiff
- Questions about crime in Grangetown, Cardiff
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (662), vehicle crime (290) and anti-social behaviour (273) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,125th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Grangetown, Cardiff | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,331 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.7 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 22,261 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Grangetown, Cardiff of any year here (2,331 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,331 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,512 | 112.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,740 | 123.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,815 | 126.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,513 | 112.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,913 | 130.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,927 | 131.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,076 | 138.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,734 | 122.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 206 |
| July 2026 | 202 |
| June 2026 | 177 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 204 |
| March 2026 | 191 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 167 |
| December 2025 | 211 |
| November 2025 | 215 |
| October 2025 | 193 |
| September 2025 | 194 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grangetown, Cardiff recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate) and public order (50% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (20% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 198 to 290 and other crime rose from 38 to 53, while shoplifting fell from 326 to 178 and other theft fell from 176 to 139.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 662 | 29.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 290 | 13.0 | 5.0 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 273 | 12.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 223 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 204 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 8.0 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Other theft | 139 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 98 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Drugs | 86 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 60 | 2.7 | 0.8 | -20% |
| Other crime | 53 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +39% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.3 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grangetown, Cardiff; the highest is Cathays (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Canton (89.0).
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Grangetown, Cardiff over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 120 |
| On or near York Place | 117 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 78 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Machen Street | 58 |
| On or near Morel Court | 54 |
| On or near Worcester Street | 49 |
| On or near Ffordd James Mcghan | 47 |
Of the 2,058 crimes in Grangetown, Cardiff with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 273 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 878 | 42.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 572 | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 305 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Grangetown, Cardiff has an estimated population of 22,261 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), more students (12.7%, against 7.9%) and a younger population (8.7%, against 18.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grangetown, Cardiff average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Grangetown, Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Grangetown, Cardiff a safe place to live?
Grangetown, Cardiff recorded 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,125th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Grangetown, Cardiff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 662 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (290).
Is crime in Grangetown, Cardiff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grangetown, Cardiff was down 7% on the year before: 2,331 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grangetown, Cardiff?
About 22,261 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grangetown, Cardiff?
Grangetown, Cardiff is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.