Fairwater Crime Overview
Fairwater is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in South Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of South Glamorgan's 60 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Fairwater in 2020 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 64% lower than the South Glamorgan rate of 84 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Fairwater is the 419th most dangerous small town, and the 2,893rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2018, Fairwater was the worst small town in South Glamorgan for burglary, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.69 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2016 was also a bad month for Fairwater residents, when it was South Glamorgan's most dangerous small town for possession of weapons, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.15 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Fairwater are violence and sexual offences, with 256 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 6% higher than 2019's figure of 241 offences and a difference of 1.15 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Fairwater's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Fairwater to other towns and cities
See how Fairwater shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Fairwater and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Fairwater Crime Map
Crime in Fairwater Compared To South Glamorgan
Summary of Crimes in Fairwater This Year
| Fairwater | South Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 370 | 28.30 | 19,617 | 39.21 | 39% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 10 | 0.76 | 1,163 | 2.32 | 205% safer |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.22 | 2,322 | 4.64 | 109% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 66 | 5.05 | 4,612 | 9.22 | 83% safer |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.06 | 2,264 | 4.53 | 48% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 1.61 | 783 | 1.57 | 2.5% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 60 | 4.59 | 3,311 | 6.62 | 44% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.23 | 321 | 0.64 | 178% safer |
| Public Order | 91 | 6.96 | 5,203 | 10.40 | 49% safer |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.46 | 284 | 0.57 | 24% safer |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 4.67 | 3,387 | 6.77 | 45% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.31 | 516 | 1.03 | 232% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 25 | 1.91 | 3,507 | 7.01 | 267% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 256 | 19.58 | 14,556 | 29.10 | 49% safer |
Fairwater Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splott | 625 | 45.76 | 12% safer |
| Penarth | 1,090 | 46.91 | 10% safer |
| Ely | 726 | 47.94 | 7% safer |
| Llanrumney | 578 | 49.36 | 4.1% safer |
| Trowbridge | 858 | 50.54 | 1.7% safer |
| Fairwater | 672 | 51.40 | - |
| Grangetown | 1,230 | 55.50 | 7% more dangerous |
| Riverside | 844 | 59.87 | 14% more dangerous |
| Butetown | 930 | 65.99 | 22% more dangerous |
| Caerau | 800 | 66.76 | 23% more dangerous |
| Adamsdown | 971 | 80.43 | 36% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Fairwater
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Fairwater
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Whitland Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Waterhall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Waterhall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Waterhall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Voysey Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Carter Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Pentrebane Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pentrebane Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brook Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Oakway | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Oakway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Firtree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Drugs | On or near Kerrigan Close | Offender given a drugs possession warning |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Kerrigan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kerrigan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Maple Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wellright Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chorley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Elfed Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Elfed Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Fairwater Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 23 | 14 | 15 | 28 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.38 | 0.92 | 0.31 | 0.76 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.69 | 0.92 | 1.3 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.84 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5 | 5 | 4.0 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.46 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.46 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.31 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | Getting worse |
Changes In Fairwater's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Fairwater to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fairwater | 51.40 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 24% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 34% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 38% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 40% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 40% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 47% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 50% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 52% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 63% more dangerous |
Crime in Fairwater's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater North | 627 | 94 | First |
| Fairwater South | 532 | 83 | Second |
Crime in Fairwater During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Fairwater change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Fairwater saw a 600% increase in shoplifting. Fairwater saw a large fall in vehicle crime during April, when it fell by 88% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -25% | +513% | +456% | +60% | +21% | +41% | +175% | +130% | +150% | +500% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | -67% | - | -50% | +300% | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +300% | +100% | +25% | - | -50% | -40% | -83% | +67% | - | -33% |
| Drugs | - | +100% | +300% | - | +33% | +50% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | +100% | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | +200% | - |
| Other Theft | +75% | - | - | - | +300% | - | -50% | +33% | -67% | - |
| Public Order | - | +300% | - | +20% | - | +100% | +167% | +33% | -50% | +300% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +167% | +200% | -50% | +500% | +200% | -60% | - | +600% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -88% | - | +200% | - | - | -25% | - | +300% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | +115% | +6% | +320% | -28% | +45% | -6% | +75% | +50% | -14% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Fairwater
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Fairwater's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021