Crime in Rumney: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Rumney in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
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621 crimes were recorded in Rumney in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 237 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rumney has the 2,389th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rumney | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 621 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,378 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rumney was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,102 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (621). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 621 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 700 | 74.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 790 | 84.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 807 | 86.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 703 | 75.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 798 | 85.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 900 | 96.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,102 | 117.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,100 | 117.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rumney 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+43%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in drugs (-79%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 25.3 | 0.74 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 8.4 | 1.71 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 7.1 | 0.47 | -18% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.9 | 0.86 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +43% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -24% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +6% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.23 | -79% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rumney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rumney recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rumney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rumney recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rumney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rumney recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rumney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rumney recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rumney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rumney recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rumney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rumney recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rumney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rumney recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rumney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rumney recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rumney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rumney recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rumney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rumney recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rumney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rumney recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rumney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rumney recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rumney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rumney 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rumney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rumney recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rumney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rumney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rumney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrumney | 1,325 | 112.2 | +69% |
| Pentwyn | 1,158 | 74.8 | +13% |
| Trowbridge | 1,852 | 102.4 | +55% |
| Penylan | 1,132 | 84.5 | +28% |
| Pontprennau and Old St Mellons | 735 | 58.2 | -12% |
| Splott | 1,731 | 116.5 | +76% |
| Cyncoed | 515 | 38.3 | -42% |
| Plasnewydd | 2,319 | 115.6 | +75% |
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 Rumney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Primrose Close | 41 |
| On or near Caer Castell Place | 40 |
| On or near Manorbier Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Lamby Way | 21 |
| On or near Letterston Road | 21 |
| On or near Criccieth Road | 20 |
| On or near Greenock Road | 20 |
| On or near Heron Road | 19 |
| On or near Llandudno Road | 17 |
| On or near Penrhos Crescent | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rumney 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 | 205 | 33.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 28.0% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 14.0% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Rumney has an estimated population of 9,378. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rumney sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rumney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.1% |
Is Rumney a safe place to live?
Rumney recorded 66.2 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 Rumney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (79).
Is crime in Rumney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rumney was down 11% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rumney?
Rumney 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 Rumney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.