Cardiff Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 saw Cardiff's crime rate rise to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% above the UK average. This increase, though relatively small, reflects a combination of seasonal and structural factors. The city's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (29.3% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (14.4%), and shoplifting (13.4%), all of which point to the influence of Cardiff's urban character. As a major urban centre with a mix of commercial districts and nightlife, the city experiences higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely contributed to spikes in theft from the person and other opportunistic crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained above the UK average, consistent with Cardiff's status as a city with a diverse population and active nightlife. Shoplifting, at 81% above the UK average, underscores the role of retail hubs in driving this category. drop in bicycle theft suggests seasonal variations in cycling activity. These patterns align with Cardiff's geography and demographics, where commercial activity and population density intersect with the rhythms of the year.

The most striking change in October 2024 was an 110.5% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 19 to 40. This surge aligns with Halloween's peak in late October, when crowds and dark evenings may create opportunities for opportunistic crime. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 36.3%, dropping from 113 to 72, possibly due to seasonal changes in cycling activity. Violence and sexual offences remained 5% above the UK average, with 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a rate consistent with Cardiff's nightlife and high street presence. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000, was 81% above the UK average, driven by retail areas in the city centre. These figures highlight a mix of persistent and seasonal influences on Cardiff's crime profile, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour also significantly exceeding national rates.

Cardiff's crime rate rose by 3.5% in October 2024 compared to September, reaching 9.4 per 1,000 residents from 9.1. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local dynamics. Daily crime figures show 117 incidents reported each day, a rate consistent with Cardiff's urban density and high foot traffic. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 106 residents, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a city with a population of nearly 384,000. While this monthly exposure is slightly higher than the UK average, the variation in crime types—particularly the surge in theft from the person—points to localized factors. The absence of a UK-wide daily comparison means this data remains specific to Cardiff, but the 1-in-106 ratio offers a tangible sense of risk for residents. The city's mix of commercial hubs and residential areas likely contributes to this pattern, with high-traffic zones experiencing more theft and public order issues.