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Crime in Whitchurch

Whitchurch had 234 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 39th of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 49% on the three months before.

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

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79.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
39 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+49%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 57 Apr 59 May 86 Jun 84 Jul 64 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour7532%
violence6126%
public order3013%
shoplifting2511%
criminal damage115%
burglary94%
vehicle crime73%
theft63%

Whitchurch against Cardiff

TypeWhitchurch per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence20.834▲ 79%
Burglary3.13.1–
Vehicle crime2.45.7–
Anti-social behaviour25.516▲ 142%
Theft and robbery3.78.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coryton154.7▲ 44%
Gabalfa148.3▲ 25%
Mynachdy125.3▲ 23%
Whitchurch79.6▲ 49%
Danescourt67.8▼ 12%
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 Whitchurch a safe area?

Whitchurch had about 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 39 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Whitchurch?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (75), followed by violence (61) and public order (30).