Crime in Plasnewydd: statistics, rates and trends
2,319 crimes were recorded in Plasnewydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Plasnewydd
- Questions about crime in Plasnewydd
- About this data
2,319 crimes were recorded in Plasnewydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 686 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plasnewydd has the 899th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plasnewydd | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,319 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.6 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,068 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plasnewydd was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,238). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 2,319 | 115.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,238 | 111.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,896 | 144.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,409 | 120.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,511 | 125.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,480 | 173.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,924 | 145.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,134 | 156.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,541 | 126.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 208 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plasnewydd 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+60%) and vehicle crime (+39%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-37%) and public order (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 686 | 34.2 | 1.00 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 288 | 14.4 | 1.73 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 265 | 13.2 | 2.68 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 11.7 | 0.76 | -1% |
| Public order | 201 | 10.0 | 1.51 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -4% |
| Other theft | 148 | 7.4 | 1.15 | +6% |
| Burglary | 111 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +1% |
| Drugs | 70 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +37% |
| Bicycle theft | 50 | 2.5 | 3.03 | +19% |
| Other crime | 37 | 1.8 | 0.87 | -3% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.4 | 1.44 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.8 | 0.50 | -37% |
Violence and sexual offences in Plasnewydd
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plasnewydd recorded 686 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plasnewydd
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plasnewydd recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plasnewydd
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plasnewydd recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plasnewydd
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plasnewydd recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plasnewydd
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plasnewydd recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plasnewydd
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plasnewydd recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plasnewydd
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plasnewydd recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plasnewydd
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plasnewydd recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plasnewydd
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plasnewydd recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plasnewydd
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plasnewydd recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plasnewydd
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plasnewydd recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plasnewydd
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plasnewydd recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plasnewydd
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plasnewydd recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plasnewydd
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plasnewydd recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plasnewydd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plasnewydd.
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 Plasnewydd over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Strathnairn Street | 152 |
| On or near Violet Row | 128 |
| On or near Angus Street | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 121 |
| On or near Wellfield Place | 84 |
| On or near Kincraig Street | 83 |
| On or near Claude Place | 75 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 75 |
| On or near Castle Lane | 73 |
| On or near Oxford Lane | 64 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plasnewydd 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 | 887 | 38.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 614 | 26.5% |
| Under investigation | 290 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 234 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 125 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Plasnewydd has an estimated population of 20,068. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plasnewydd sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plasnewydd |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 83.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 53.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Plasnewydd a safe place to live?
Plasnewydd recorded 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Plasnewydd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 686 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (288).
Is crime in Plasnewydd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plasnewydd was up 4% on the year before: 2,319 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,238 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plasnewydd?
Plasnewydd 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 Plasnewydd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.