Crime in Heath, Cardiff: statistics, rates and trends
923 crimes were recorded in Heath, Cardiff in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Heath, Cardiff at a glance
- Crime trends in Heath, Cardiff
- Types of crime in Heath, Cardiff
- Heath, Cardiff compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heath, Cardiff
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heath, Cardiff
- Population and deprivation in Heath, Cardiff
- Questions about crime in Heath, Cardiff
- About this data
923 crimes were recorded in Heath, Cardiff in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 308 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heath, Cardiff has the 2,193rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heath, Cardiff | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 923 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.8 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,032 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heath, Cardiff was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,054 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (829). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 923 | 70.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 890 | 68.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 997 | 76.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 934 | 71.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 899 | 69.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,054 | 80.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 984 | 75.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 829 | 63.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 963 | 73.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heath, Cardiff over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+65%) and burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +8% |
| Public order | 119 | 9.1 | 1.37 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 8.7 | 1.05 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -22% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -3% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.5 | 1.86 | +0% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +17% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +133% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heath, Cardiff
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heath, Cardiff recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heath, Cardiff
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heath, Cardiff recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heath, Cardiff
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heath, Cardiff recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heath, Cardiff
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heath, Cardiff recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heath, Cardiff
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heath, Cardiff recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heath, Cardiff
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heath, Cardiff recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heath, Cardiff
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heath, Cardiff recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heath, Cardiff
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heath, Cardiff recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heath, Cardiff
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heath, Cardiff recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heath, Cardiff
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heath, Cardiff recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heath, Cardiff
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heath, Cardiff recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heath, Cardiff
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heath, Cardiff recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heath, Cardiff
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heath, Cardiff recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heath, Cardiff
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heath, Cardiff recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heath, Cardiff, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heath, Cardiff.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heath, Cardiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabalfa | 913 | 91.1 | +29% |
| Llanishen | 909 | 85.0 | +20% |
| Rhiwbina | 335 | 28.6 | -60% |
| Llandaff North | 845 | 97.5 | +38% |
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,142 | 70.6 | -0% |
| Cyncoed | 515 | 38.3 | -46% |
| Cathays | 7,055 | 294.9 | +316% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 298 | 25.9 | -63% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Heath, Cardiff over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 279 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Heath Mead | 33 |
| On or near Waun Ddyfal | 32 |
| On or near St Isan Road | 30 |
| On or near Y Porth | 22 |
| On or near St Ambrose Road | 17 |
| On or near Tair Erw Road | 16 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heath, Cardiff over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 345 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Heath, Cardiff has an estimated population of 13,032. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heath, Cardiff sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heath, Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Heath, Cardiff a safe place to live?
Heath, Cardiff recorded 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Heath, Cardiff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (119).
Is crime in Heath, Cardiff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heath, Cardiff was up 4% on the year before: 923 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 890 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heath, Cardiff?
Heath, Cardiff is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Heath, Cardiff. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.