Crime in Rhiwbina: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Rhiwbina in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rhiwbina at a glance
- Crime trends in Rhiwbina
- Types of crime in Rhiwbina
- Rhiwbina compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rhiwbina
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rhiwbina
- Population and deprivation in Rhiwbina
- Questions about crime in Rhiwbina
- About this data
335 crimes were recorded in Rhiwbina in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 105 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rhiwbina has the 3,792nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rhiwbina | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 335 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.6 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,724 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rhiwbina was highest in the year to July 2020 (511 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (335). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 335 | 28.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 419 | 35.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 353 | 30.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 414 | 35.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 368 | 31.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 407 | 34.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 511 | 43.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 355 | 30.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 423 | 36.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rhiwbina 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+62%) and public order (+35%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-80%) and vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 9.0 | 0.26 | -9% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 3.3 | 0.22 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -34% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.0 | 0.31 | +15% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -80% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rhiwbina
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rhiwbina recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rhiwbina
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rhiwbina recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rhiwbina
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rhiwbina recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rhiwbina
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rhiwbina recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rhiwbina
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rhiwbina recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rhiwbina
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rhiwbina recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rhiwbina
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rhiwbina recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rhiwbina
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rhiwbina recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rhiwbina
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rhiwbina recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rhiwbina
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rhiwbina recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rhiwbina
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rhiwbina recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rhiwbina
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rhiwbina recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rhiwbina
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rhiwbina recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rhiwbina
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rhiwbina recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rhiwbina, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rhiwbina.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rhiwbina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,142 | 70.6 | +147% |
| Llanishen | 909 | 85.0 | +198% |
| Heath | 923 | 70.8 | +148% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 298 | 25.9 | -9% |
| Llandaff North | 845 | 97.5 | +241% |
| Radyr | 227 | 30.1 | +5% |
| Cyncoed | 515 | 38.3 | +34% |
| Gabalfa | 913 | 91.1 | +219% |
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 Rhiwbina over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clos Fach | 22 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 21 |
| On or near Glas Efail | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Pen-Y-Dre | 12 |
| On or near Wenallt Road | 12 |
| On or near Birchgrove | 9 |
| On or near Ty-Wern Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Y Goedwig | 7 |
| On or near Caedelyn Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rhiwbina 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 | 135 | 40.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 14.0% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Rhiwbina has an estimated population of 11,724. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rhiwbina sits in decile 9.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rhiwbina |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.7% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.9 |
Is Rhiwbina a safe place to live?
Rhiwbina recorded 28.6 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 Rhiwbina?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (46).
Is crime in Rhiwbina going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rhiwbina was down 20% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 419 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rhiwbina?
Rhiwbina 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 Rhiwbina. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.