Cardiff
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Cardiff safe?
Crime in Cardiff is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Cardiff has 8.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Cardiff is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Cardiff | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 10.6 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 10.7 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.2 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 11400 45%
- Public order 3952 16%
- Shoplifting 3790 15%
- Criminal damage and arson 3169 13%
- Vehicle crime 2801 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
No flooding figures for this city yet.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Cardiff.
CardiffNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 4 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 4.1.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Cardiff?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Cardiff is currently Medium.
How does crime in Cardiff compare with England?
Crime in Cardiff is higher than the England rate. Cardiff has 8.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Cardiff is safe?
No. These figures are for Cardiff as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Cardiff?
This Cardiff page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report