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Crime in Caerau (CF5)

Caerau (CF5) had 520 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 188.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% above the middle Cardiff area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

CF5, Cardiff · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Caerau (CF5)

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188.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common182 in 3 months

Month by month

157 Mar 184 Apr 189 May 140 Jun 202 Jul 178 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Caerau (CF5). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18235%
anti-social behaviour8817%
public order7615%
shoplifting459%
criminal damage316%
drugs245%
burglary214%
theft194%

Caerau (CF5) against Cardiff

TypeCaerau (CF5) per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence65.934▲ 6%
Burglary7.63.1–
Vehicle crime45.7▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour31.916▲ 29%
Theft and robbery9.88.1▼ 37%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Caerau (CF5)188.3▼ 2%
Ely172.4▼ 5%
Pentrebane126.3▲ 15%
Llandaff112.9▲ 25%
Michaelston-super-Ely109.1▼ 12%
St Fagans89.70%
Fairwater73.5▲ 3%
See every Cardiff area ranked on the crime in Cardiff page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Caerau (CF5) a safe area?

Caerau (CF5) had about 188.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caerau (CF5)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (182), followed by anti-social behaviour (88) and public order (76).