Crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais: statistics, rates and trends
1,142 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- Questions about crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
- About this data
1,142 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 357 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has the 2,205th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,142 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.6 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,187 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,288 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (982). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,142 | 70.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,115 | 68.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,089 | 67.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,105 | 68.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 982 | 60.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,288 | 79.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,275 | 78.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,245 | 76.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,249 | 77.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 anti-social behaviour (+57%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-52%) and burglary (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 22.1 | 0.64 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 8.8 | 1.07 | +6% |
| Public order | 121 | 7.5 | 1.13 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 5.5 | 1.12 | -1% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -19% |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -50% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.98 | -32% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -52% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitchurch and Tongwynlais.
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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 143 |
| On or near Hollybush Estate | 60 |
| On or near Park View Court | 56 |
| On or near Clos Ystum Taf | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Whitworth Square | 39 |
| On or near Castle View | 34 |
| On or near Castle Road | 31 |
| On or near Beatrice Road | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 | 380 | 33.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 298 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 174 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has an estimated population of 16,187. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitchurch and Tongwynlais |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Whitchurch and Tongwynlais a safe place to live?
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 70.6 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais was up 2% on the year before: 1,142 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,115 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.