Is Rumney Safe?
Crime statistics for Rumney. 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 — 687 total crimes recorded in Rumney
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Rumney — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rumney safe?
Rumney has a CrimeRadar safety score of 24/100, rated High Crime. A total of 687 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 14.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Rumney are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Rumney in the last 12 months?
687 crimes were recorded in Rumney 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 14.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (801 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 263 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Rumney?
The most common crime in Rumney is Violent Crime, with 263 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.3% 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 Rumney increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Rumney is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 14.2% — from 801 crimes in the previous 12 months to 687 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Rumney?
Rumney has a safety score of 24 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 Rumney compare to the South Wales Police average?
Rumney has a safety score of 24/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Rumney 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 Rumney?
32% of crimes recorded in Rumney 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 Rumney?
263 violent crimes were recorded in Rumney in the last 12 months — representing 38.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 77 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 Rumney last updated?
The crime data for Rumney 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 Rumney with other areas?
You can compare Rumney 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.