Cardiff Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cardiff, the per-capita risk of experiencing a crime in July 2025 translates to one reported incident for every 99 residents over the course of the month. The built-up area's overall crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents places it 17.4% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for continued vigilance. The most prevalent category—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 31.6% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000, 5% above the national average. This may be influenced by the summer season, when increased social activity and nightlife attendance could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.1%, with shoplifting and public order offences also significantly elevated. The latter two categories—shoplifting (1.1 per 1,000, 69% above UK average) and public order (1.1 per 1,000, 72% above UK average)—suggest that retail and entertainment hubs may be particularly vulnerable during peak tourism periods. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals, and outdoor events—likely amplifies these trends, as transient populations and extended evening hours create conditions conducive to certain types of crime. While direct causation, the correlation between summer activities and crime patterns is consistent with historical trends in urban centres.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person increased by 17.2% (29 to 34 incidents), likely linked to summer festivals and crowded outdoor events. Vehicle crime rose by 13.1% (183 to 207), potentially reflecting increased car ownership or parking in high-traffic areas during the tourist season. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 10.3% (417 to 374), possibly due to improved policing during major events. Shoplifting, already 69% above the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000, remained a persistent concern, with 393 incidents recorded. These trends suggest that while some categories are being addressed, others—such as shoplifting—require sustained focus. A resident might find the 113 daily crime count useful for understanding the frequency of incidents in their local area.

Cardiff's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 10.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month's 10.2 per 1,000. This minor fluctuation suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 113 crimes per day, translating to one reported crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the persistent presence of crime in the built-up area, even as local authorities may implement targeted interventions. The population context further highlights that, despite the rate being above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (3,515) is distributed across a large population base, which may temper perceptions of risk for individual residents.