Caerau Crime Overview
Caerau is the second most dangerous small town in South Glamorgan, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of South Glamorgan's 60 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Caerau in 2020 was 67 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 26% lower than the South Glamorgan rate of 84 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Caerau is the 236th most dangerous small town, and the 1,626th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2020, Caerau was the worst small town in South Glamorgan for other crime, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.42 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2020 was also a bad month for Caerau residents, when it was South Glamorgan's most dangerous small town for possession of weapons, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.25 per 1,000 residents. Caerau recorded 39 reports of violence and sexual offences during May 2020, making its crime rate of 3.2 the worst small town for violence and sexual offences in South Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Caerau are violence and sexual offences, with 331 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 28. This is 21% higher than 2019's figure of 260 offences and a difference of 5.92 from 2019's crime rate of 22. Caerau's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Caerau to other towns and cities
See how Caerau shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Caerau and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Caerau Crime Map
Crime in Caerau Compared To South Glamorgan
Summary of Crimes in Caerau This Year
| Caerau | South Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 333 | 27.79 | 19,617 | 39.21 | 41% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 11 | 0.92 | 1,163 | 2.32 | 152% safer |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.50 | 2,322 | 4.64 | 86% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 93 | 7.76 | 4,612 | 9.22 | 19% safer |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.34 | 2,264 | 4.53 | 36% safer |
| Other Crime | 17 | 1.42 | 783 | 1.57 | 11% safer |
| Other Theft | 44 | 3.67 | 3,311 | 6.62 | 80% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.67 | 321 | 0.64 | 4.5% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 121 | 10.10 | 5,203 | 10.40 | 3.0% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.17 | 284 | 0.57 | 235% safer |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.92 | 3,387 | 6.77 | 73% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 5 | 0.42 | 516 | 1.03 | 145% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 51 | 4.26 | 3,507 | 7.01 | 65% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 331 | 27.62 | 14,556 | 29.10 | 5% safer |
Caerau Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 858 | 50.54 | 32% safer |
| Fairwater | 672 | 51.40 | 30% safer |
| Grangetown | 1,230 | 55.50 | 20% safer |
| Riverside | 844 | 59.87 | 12% safer |
| Butetown | 930 | 65.99 | 1.2% safer |
| Caerau | 800 | 66.76 | - |
| Adamsdown | 971 | 80.43 | 17% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Caerau
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Caerau
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Baylis Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Talybont Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Talybont Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Murrel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lon Owain | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Michaelston Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pant-Y-Deri Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Emblem Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Amroth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Green Farm Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Pyle Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Cwrt-Yr-Ala Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newgale Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Clos Ceirios | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Clos Ceirios | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Epsom Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Riverside Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Drugs | On or near Narberth Road | Formal action is not in the public interest |
Caerau Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 26 | 17 | 19 | 28 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.92 | No change |
| Burglary | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 0.92 | 1.4 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.08 | 0.58 | 0.33 | 0.67 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.42 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 22 | 22 | 28 | Getting worse |
Changes In Caerau's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Caerau's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Caerau that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelai Park | 73 | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | 12 | 2.7 |
Comparing Caerau to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Caerau | 66.76 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 14% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 20% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 22% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 23% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 31% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 35% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 38% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 51% more dangerous |
Crime in Caerau's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau East | 1,035 | 151 | First |
| Caerau West | 751 | 111 | Second |
Crime in Caerau During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Caerau change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Caerau saw a 600% increase in drugs. Caerau saw a large fall in drugs during September, when it fell by 83% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -33% | +86% | +122% | +192% | +87% | +114% | +67% | +300% | +480% | +9% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -67% | - | -33% | +200% | - | +200% | +150% | - | +400% | -75% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +450% | - | +25% | -29% | - | -63% | +300% | +175% | +100% | - |
| Drugs | +200% | +600% | +50% | - | +300% | -33% | -83% | -50% | +100% | -60% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | +100% | +400% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +33% | -40% | -60% | +133% | +50% | - | - | - | +67% | +350% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +167% | +43% | -43% | +25% | +63% | +43% | +38% | -58% | +60% | -44% |
| Shoplifting | - | -33% | -67% | +50% | +200% | +50% | -17% | +100% | - | -25% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -67% | +200% | - | +33% | +400% | -40% | -50% | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +31% | +10% | +50% | +38% | +48% | +244% | -11% | +9% | +9% | +15% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Caerau
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Caerau's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 05 Oct 2021