Is Cathays Safe?
Crime statistics for Cathays. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 6,846 total crimes recorded in Cathays
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Cathays — last 12 months
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Safest Areas Near Cathays
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cathays safe?
Cathays has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 6,846 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Cathays are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Cathays in the last 12 months?
6,846 crimes were recorded in Cathays in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (7,791 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 2,103 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Cathays?
The most common crime in Cathays is Violent Crime, with 2,103 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Cathays increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Cathays is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.1% — from 7,791 crimes in the previous 12 months to 6,846 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Cathays?
Cathays has a safety score of 12 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Cathays compare to the South Wales Police average?
Cathays has a safety score of 12/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Cathays is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Cathays?
41.1% of crimes recorded in Cathays resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Cathays?
2,103 violent crimes were recorded in Cathays in the last 12 months — representing 30.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 760 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Cathays last updated?
The crime data for Cathays was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Cathays with other areas?
You can compare Cathays with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.