Crime in Rhiwbina: statistics, rates and trends
356 crimes were recorded in Rhiwbina in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (109), public order (50) and anti-social behaviour (40) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,759th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rhiwbina | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 356 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.4 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,724 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rhiwbina peaked in the year to August 2020 (498 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (337). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 356 | 30.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 407 | 34.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 337 | 28.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 417 | 35.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 384 | 32.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 408 | 34.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 498 | 42.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 375 | 32.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 412 | 35.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and shoplifting (76% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 36 and public order rose from 32 to 50, while shoplifting fell from 95 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 35 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 9.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.0 | 8.5 | -75% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other theft | 22 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rhiwbina; the highest is Llandaff North (99.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Lisvane and Thornhill (26.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rhiwbina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,170 | 72.3 | +138% |
| Llanishen | 906 | 84.7 | +179% |
| Heath | 907 | 69.6 | +129% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 300 | 26.1 | -14% |
| Llandaff North | 858 | 99.0 | +226% |
| Radyr | 211 | 28.0 | -8% |
| Cyncoed | 531 | 39.5 | +30% |
| Gabalfa | 951 | 94.9 | +212% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Rhiwbina over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clos Fach” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clos Fach | 23 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 20 |
| On or near Glas Efail | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Wenallt Road | 16 |
| On or near Pen-Y-Dre | 15 |
| On or near Ty-Wern Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Coed | 7 |
| On or near Lee Court | 7 |
| On or near Y Goedwig | 7 |
Of the 316 crimes in Rhiwbina with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Rhiwbina has an estimated population of 11,724 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rhiwbina average decile 9.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rhiwbina | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Rhiwbina a safe place to live?
Rhiwbina recorded 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,759th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rhiwbina?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (50).
Is crime in Rhiwbina going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rhiwbina was down 13% on the year before: 356 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 407 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rhiwbina?
About 11,724 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rhiwbina?
Rhiwbina 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.