Cardiff Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Cardiff's per-capita crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents placed the city 21.4% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to a practical risk for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 99 residents. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (27.9% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (12.9%), and public order offences (12.3%). These figures reflect the city's character as a major urban centre with a vibrant tourism sector, which peaks in July due to festivals and events. The high rate of public order offences—103% above the UK average—may be partly explained by the influx of visitors and the associated increase in public spaces hosting large gatherings. Similarly, shoplifting (1.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.9 per 1,000) were both significantly above the UK average, likely driven by the city's retail presence and commuter parking infrastructure. While violent crime rates were 2% below the UK average, the overall rate remains elevated, highlighting the combination of urban density and seasonal factors in shaping Cardiff's crime profile. The month's context as a peak summer period, with schools out and tourism at its height, likely contributed to patterns seen in both property and violent crime statistics.

July 2024 saw a 13.6% increase in bicycle theft, with reported cases rising from 88 to 100. This spike aligns with Cardiff's status as a major urban centre with a high concentration of cyclists, particularly during summer months when outdoor activity increases. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 38.2%, a decline that may reflect reduced public gatherings or improved policing in high-risk areas. Drug-related crimes also rose by 7.4%, though this increase remains below the UK average for the category. Violent crimes, however, showed a nuanced picture: while accounting for 27.9% of total crimes, they were 2% below the UK average rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This discrepancy may indicate that local interventions targeting violence have had some effect, though the overall rate remains elevated compared to the national benchmark. The significant gap between Cardiff's public order offences (1.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) underscores the impact of summer festivals and events, which likely increase opportunities for disorder-related incidents.

Cardiff's July 2024 crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 7.1% decrease from June's 10.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, 126 crimes were reported across 31 days, equating to roughly one crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents: in practical terms, a resident had a 1-in-99 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during July. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate remains above the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests some local factors may have contributed to a temporary reduction in crime. The decrease was most pronounced in theft-related categories, including a 37.9% drop in theft from the person and a 38.2% reduction in possession of weapons, though these shifts may be influenced by seasonal variations in public activity.