Cardiff Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cardiff's November 2023 crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 33.3% above the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a persistent gap between local and national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (27.9% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (14.5%), and shoplifting (11.3%). These figures align with the city's character as a major urban centre with a dense population, high retail presence, and significant nightlife activity. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely contributes to patterns seen in public order offences and shoplifting. While violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.2% from October, the overall rate remains elevated. The sharp increase in shoplifting, which is 100% above the UK average, may partly explain the dominance of property crimes in the local profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 43% above the UK average, suggests ongoing challenges in managing public spaces, particularly during periods of heightened activity. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas and during peak retail seasons, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies to address persistent issues.

November 2023 saw a 20.7% reduction in anti-social behaviour, decreasing from 701 to 556 incidents. This decline, combined with a 16.2% drop in violence and sexual offences (from 1,274 to 1,068), suggests some progress in addressing public order issues. However, shoplifting remained sharply elevated, with rates 100% above the UK average (1.1 per 1,000 versus 0.6 per 1,000 nationally). Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 13.0% (23 to 26 cases), a small but concerning upward trend. The area's violent crime category also stood 8% above the UK average, with 2.8 per 1,000 residents. These figures highlight a mixed picture: while some categories show improvement, others remain well above national levels, pointing to localized challenges that demand targeted attention.

Cardiff's crime rate in November 2023 (10.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 13.5% decrease from the previous month's 11.5 per 1,000. This decline, while notable, still leaves the area 33.3% above the UK average of 7.5. Over the 30-day period, 127 crimes were reported daily, translating to roughly one crime for every 100 residents across the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the persistent presence of crime in daily life, even as overall figures show a downward trend. The population context further underscores the scale: with 383,919 residents, the 3,824 recorded crimes represent a significant proportion of the community. While the drop from October suggests some success in addressing immediate issues, the rate remains elevated compared to national benchmarks, indicating ongoing challenges that require sustained focus.