Crime in Splott: statistics, rates and trends

1,731 crimes were recorded in Splott in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 606 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Splott has the 880th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Splott was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,504 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,695). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Splott 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 public order, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in public order (+24%) and other crime (+16%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-47%) and drugs (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Splott

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Splott recorded 606 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Splott

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Splott recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Splott

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Splott recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Splott

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Splott recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Splott

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Splott recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Splott

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Splott recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Splott

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Splott recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Splott

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Splott recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Splott

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Splott recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Splott

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Splott recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Splott

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Splott recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Splott

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Splott recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Splott

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Splott recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Splott

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Splott recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Splott, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Splott.

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 Splott over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Splott 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.

Splott has an estimated population of 14,856. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Splott sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Splott. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.