Cardiff Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cardiff during July 2025, 9.5 crimes were recorded — a rate 10.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly one crime for every 105 residents over the course of the month. The city’s crime profile reflects a combination of seasonal and demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences (31.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (15.3%) dominate the landscape, consistent with Cardiff’s status as a major urban centre with a vibrant nightlife and high foot traffic. Shoplifting (11.0% of total crimes) and public order offences (10.8%) are higher than the UK average, likely driven by the city’s role as a tourist destination during peak summer. With schools out and festivals in full swing, the month’s calendar likely amplified outdoor activity, increasing opportunities for theft and disorder. The rate of violent crimes, however, aligns closely with the UK average, suggesting that local policing or community initiatives may be balancing the risks of increased public interaction. This per-capita perspective highlights that while Cardiff’s crime rate is elevated nationally, the daily risk for most residents remains relatively low compared to the absolute numbers. The seasonal context of July — with its festivals, tourist influx, and extended evenings — may explain the higher prevalence of shoplifting and public order offences, as retail and entertainment hubs become more crowded. The city’s crime picture, therefore, illustrates the tension between its economic vitality and the challenges of managing public safety during high-traffic periods.

July 2025 saw several shifts in Cardiff’s crime mix, with vehicle crime rising by 15% (187 to 215) — a likely consequence of increased road usage during the summer months. Theft from the person also increased by 9.7% (31 to 34), potentially linked to the city’s tourist appeal and the concentration of visitors in high-traffic areas. Conversely, other crime (non-specific categories) fell by 20.5% (83 to 66), possibly reflecting improved targeting of specific crime types by local authorities. The most striking discrepancy from the UK average lies in shoplifting, which in Cardiff was 54% higher than the national rate (1.0 vs 0.7 per 1,000). This suggests that retail areas, particularly those catering to tourists, may require enhanced security measures. Public order offences also exceeded the UK average by 56% (1.0 vs 0.6 per 1,000), consistent with the city’s summer events and the associated challenges of managing large crowds. Anti-social behaviour — at 1.5 per 1,000 — was 3% below the UK average, indicating that community-focused policing or local initiatives are yielding results in this category. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted: violent crimes accounted for 31.7% of total incidents, while property crimes (theft, burglary, etc.) made up 37.2%, reflecting the dual pressures of personal safety and asset protection in a city with a dynamic economy.

Cardiff’s crime rate in July 2025 (9.5 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month (9.6 per 1,000), indicating little change in overall risk. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 118 crimes per day — a figure that, while high in absolute terms, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 105 residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that for the average Cardiff resident, the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low, even as the city’s rate exceeds the UK average. The population context is critical: with 383,919 residents, the city’s crime numbers are distributed across a large base, mitigating the impact of individual incidents. However, the per-capita perspective reveals that Cardiff’s crime rate is not just a matter of volume but of proportion — 10.5% higher than the UK average. This disparity is most evident in shoplifting and public order offences, which are significantly above national levels. The daily crime count, while informative, does not capture the uneven distribution of risk across the city’s neighbourhoods. For example, areas with high tourist footfall or major retail hubs may experience higher rates of shoplifting, while residential zones might see more anti-social behaviour. The stability in the monthly rate also suggests that any fluctuations in specific crime types are being offset elsewhere, maintaining a consistent overall risk profile for residents.