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Crime in Rumney

Rumney had 272 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

CF3, Cardiff · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Rumney

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121.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common74 in 3 months

Month by month

85 Mar 84 Apr 76 May 76 Jun 96 Jul 100 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7427%
shoplifting5319%
public order3312%
criminal damage2710%
anti-social behaviour238%
vehicle crime187%
burglary114%
drugs104%

Rumney against Cardiff

TypeRumney per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence33.134▲ 12%
Burglary4.93.1–
Vehicle crime8.15.7▼ 18%
Anti-social behaviour10.316▼ 15%
Theft and robbery6.38.1▲ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pengam Green154▲ 3%
Llanrumney126.5▲ 14%
Old St Mellons124.8▲ 10%
Rumney121.8▲ 11%
Trowbridge118.9▲ 24%
Penylan92.2▲ 22%
Llanedeyrn83.3▲ 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 Rumney a safe area?

Rumney had about 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rumney?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (74), followed by shoplifting (53) and public order (33).