Crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais: statistics, rates and trends
1,170 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- Types of crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- Whitchurch and Tongwynlais compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- Demographics of Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- Questions about crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (377), anti-social behaviour (176) and shoplifting (137) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,170 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,187 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,298 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (998). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,170 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,106 | 68.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,082 | 66.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,114 | 68.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 998 | 61.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,234 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,298 | 80.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,227 | 75.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,278 | 79.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (50% below) and other theft (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 118 to 176, while burglary fell from 55 to 29 and other theft fell from 67 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 377 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Public order | 130 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitchurch and Tongwynlais; the highest is Llandaff North (99.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Radyr (28.0).
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Hollybush Estate | 60 |
| On or near Park View Court | 57 |
| On or near Clos Ystum Taf | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Whitworth Square | 38 |
| On or near Castle Road | 33 |
| On or near Castle View | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Beatrice Road | 20 |
Of the 994 crimes in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 176 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 383 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has an estimated population of 16,187 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Whitchurch and Tongwynlais a safe place to live?
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 377 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais was up 6% on the year before: 1,170 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,106 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?
About 16,187 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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.