Crime in Heath, Cardiff: statistics, rates and trends
907 crimes were recorded in Heath, Cardiff in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Heath, Cardiff
- Questions about crime in Heath, Cardiff
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (296), public order (113) and shoplifting (112) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,248th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Heath, Cardiff | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 907 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,032 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heath, Cardiff peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,048 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (830). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 907 | 69.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 907 | 69.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 945 | 72.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 985 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 892 | 68.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,048 | 80.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 990 | 76.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 830 | 63.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 943 | 72.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heath, Cardiff recorded notably more public order (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (51% below) and burglary (40% below). On the year before, public order rose from 80 to 113 and burglary rose from 22 to 28, while vehicle crime fell from 96 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 22.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Public order | 113 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 8.6 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 7.5 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other theft | 65 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.1 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heath, Cardiff; the highest is Cathays (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lisvane and Thornhill (26.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heath, Cardiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabalfa | 951 | 94.9 | +36% |
| Llanishen | 906 | 84.7 | +22% |
| Rhiwbina | 356 | 30.4 | -56% |
| Llandaff North | 858 | 99.0 | +42% |
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,170 | 72.3 | +4% |
| Cyncoed | 531 | 39.5 | -43% |
| Cathays | 7,292 | 304.8 | +338% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 300 | 26.1 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Heath, Cardiff over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (262).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 262 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Waun Ddyfal | 32 |
| On or near St Isan Road | 30 |
| On or near Heath Mead | 29 |
| On or near Y Porth | 21 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 17 |
| On or near Tair Erw Road | 17 |
| On or near Jubilee Gardens | 16 |
Of the 809 crimes in Heath, Cardiff with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 337 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Heath, Cardiff has an estimated population of 13,032 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heath, Cardiff average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Heath, Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Heath, Cardiff a safe place to live?
Heath, Cardiff recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,248th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Heath, Cardiff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (113).
Is crime in Heath, Cardiff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heath, Cardiff was almost unchanged on the year before: 907 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 907 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heath, Cardiff?
About 13,032 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heath, Cardiff?
Heath, 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.