Burglary Rates in Cathays

Cardiff, W99999999, Wales

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

148

6.78 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

6,765

310.0 per 1,000 residents

101% above the UK average205% above the W99999999 regional average

How does Cathays rank?

Within Cardiff

3 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

93th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

2124

31%

Other Crime

1759

26%

Shoplifting

1270

19%

Anti-social Behaviour

707

10%

Vehicle Crime

264

Drug Offences

199

Theft from Person

168

Burglary

148

Robbery

126

Property mix in Cathays

Source: Census 2021 · 6,169 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 6%Terraced 48%Flats 44%

The most common property type in Cathays is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.