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Crime in Gabalfa

Gabalfa had 369 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 148.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% above the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

CF14, Cardiff · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gabalfa

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148.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common107 in 3 months

Month by month

92 Mar 90 Apr 113 May 120 Jun 134 Jul 115 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gabalfa. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour10729%
violence9927%
public order4512%
shoplifting257%
theft216%
criminal damage195%
vehicle crime164%
drugs72%

Gabalfa against Cardiff

TypeGabalfa per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence39.834▲ 5%
Burglary2.43.1▼ 60%
Vehicle crime6.45.7▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour4316▲ 73%
Theft and robbery13.78.1▲ 48%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gabalfa148.3▲ 25%
Mynachdy125.3▲ 23%
Llandaff112.9▲ 25%
Maindy88.1▲ 22%
Whitchurch79.6▲ 49%
Birchgrove67.7▲ 19%
Llandaff North58.4▲ 20%
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 Gabalfa a safe area?

Gabalfa had about 148.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Gabalfa?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (107), followed by violence (99) and public order (45).