Crime in Plasnewydd: statistics, rates and trends
2,347 crimes were recorded in Plasnewydd in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Plasnewydd at a glance
- Crime trends in Plasnewydd
- Types of crime in Plasnewydd
- Plasnewydd compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plasnewydd
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plasnewydd
- Demographics of Plasnewydd
- Questions about crime in Plasnewydd
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (697), shoplifting (282) and vehicle crime (261) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Plasnewydd | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,347 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.0 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,068 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Plasnewydd peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,456 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,221). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,347 | 117.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,221 | 110.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,824 | 140.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,516 | 125.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,451 | 122.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,456 | 172.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,960 | 147.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,110 | 155.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,602 | 129.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 236 |
| July 2026 | 232 |
| June 2026 | 218 |
| May 2026 | 207 |
| April 2026 | 191 |
| March 2026 | 177 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 192 |
| September 2025 | 201 |
Compared with England and Wales, Plasnewydd recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.9 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate) and shoplifting (66% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 47 to 71 and vehicle crime rose from 190 to 261, while shoplifting fell from 373 to 282.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 697 | 34.7 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 282 | 14.1 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 261 | 13.0 | 5.0 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 208 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 147 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 99 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Drugs | 71 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +51% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 2.4 | 0.8 | +2% |
| Other crime | 39 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Robbery | 35 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Plasnewydd; the highest is Cathays (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Cyncoed (39.5).
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Plasnewydd over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Strathnairn Street” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Strathnairn Street | 160 |
| On or near Violet Row | 127 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 115 |
| On or near Angus Street | 106 |
| On or near Claude Place | 81 |
| On or near Kincraig Street | 81 |
| On or near Wellfield Place | 81 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Castle Lane | 73 |
| On or near Oxford Lane | 69 |
Of the 2,096 crimes in Plasnewydd with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 251 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 873 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 608 | 29.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 314 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 127 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Plasnewydd has an estimated population of 20,068 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (31.6%, against 7.9%), more private renting (54%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plasnewydd average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Plasnewydd | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 31.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 53.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Plasnewydd a safe place to live?
Plasnewydd recorded 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 871st 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 Plasnewydd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 697 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (282).
Is crime in Plasnewydd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plasnewydd was up 6% on the year before: 2,347 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,221 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plasnewydd?
About 20,068 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plasnewydd?
Plasnewydd 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.