Safety in Cardiff

Cardiff in Wales scores 50/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

41,143

Rate per 1,000

113.6

1-year trend

-1.2%

3-year trend

+5.5%

5-year trend

-8.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

129

Per 1,000 residents

0.4

Data last updated: 15 August 2026