Crime in St Cattwg: statistics, rates and trends

607 crimes were recorded in St Cattwg in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Cattwg has the 1,744th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in St Cattwg was highest in the year to July 2020 (750 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (530). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 St Cattwg 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 other crime.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+71%) and anti-social behaviour (+19%).

Violence and sexual offences in St Cattwg

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Cattwg recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in St Cattwg

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Cattwg recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in St Cattwg

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Cattwg recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in St Cattwg

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Cattwg recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in St Cattwg

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Cattwg recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in St Cattwg

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Cattwg recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in St Cattwg

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Cattwg recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in St Cattwg

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Cattwg recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in St Cattwg

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Cattwg recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in St Cattwg

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Cattwg recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in St Cattwg

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Cattwg recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in St Cattwg

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Cattwg recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 St Cattwg over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Cattwg 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.

St Cattwg has an estimated population of 7,335. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Cattwg sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. 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 St Cattwg. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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