Cardiff Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cardiff's June 2024 crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents places it 32.9% above the UK average, a stark indicator of the city's ongoing challenges with public safety. As a major urban centre, the crime profile reflects the complexities of a densely populated area with a mix of commercial, residential, and recreational spaces. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.2%) and shoplifting (11.6%). These figures align with the characteristics of a city where high foot traffic in retail and nightlife districts likely contributes to incidents of theft and disorder. The seasonal context of June — marking the start of summer and the beginning of increased tourism — may have influenced patterns, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour rising in areas frequented by both residents and visitors. However, the data also reveals a notable seasonal trend: while shoplifting rates dipped by 16.5% compared to May, they remain significantly higher than the UK average, suggesting that targeted interventions in retail zones may be necessary. The dominance of property crimes (41.8% of total reports) highlights the need for continued investment in community policing and crime prevention strategies that address both immediate concerns and long-term trends.

June 2024 saw a sharp 88.9% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 18 to 34 incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, signals a potential escalation in violent crime dynamics. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 18.5% to 88 incidents, possibly linked to improved security measures or seasonal changes in cycling activity. The city's shoplifting rate (1.3 per 1,000) remained 110% above the UK average, with 486 reports — a 16.5% decrease from May but still reflecting persistent challenges in retail crime prevention. Anti-social behaviour also surged, with 595 incidents (14.2% of total crimes) — 14% above the UK average — suggesting that community tensions or overcrowding in certain areas may be contributing factors. These fluctuations underscore the need for adaptive policing strategies that address both emerging and entrenched crime patterns.

Cardiff's crime rate in June 2024 (10.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 2.8% decrease from May's 11.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend despite remaining significantly above the UK average. Over 30 days, the city recorded approximately 140 crimes daily, underscoring the persistent demand for policing resources in a densely populated urban environment. On a monthly scale, residents faced a 1-in-91 chance of experiencing a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the city's demographic profile. While the overall rate shows a marginal decline, the distribution of crime types remains uneven, with property crimes accounting for 41.8% of total reports and violent crimes making up 27.9%. This mix suggests that while public safety measures may be showing some traction, targeted interventions are still needed in areas with high concentrations of specific offences, such as retail zones for shoplifting or nightlife districts for anti-social behaviour.