Penarth is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in South Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of South Glamorgan's 55 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Penarth in 2021 was 44 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 93% lower than the South Glamorgan rate of 85 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Penarth is the 248th safest small town, and the 4,052nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Penarth was the worst small town in South Glamorgan for burglary, with 7 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.30 per 1,000 inhabitants. August 2021 was also a bad month for Penarth residents, when it was South Glamorgan's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.09 per 1,000 residents. Penarth recorded 3 reports of drugs during October 2021, making its crime rate of 0.13 the worst small town for drugs in South Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Penarth are violence and sexual offences, with 417 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 3.6% higher than 2020's figure of 402 offences and a difference of 0.65 from 2020's crime rate of 17. Penarth's least common crime is robbery, with 3 offences recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 3 crimes.
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70% lower, regional crime rate
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73% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Penarth is 70% lower than Wales and 73% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Penarth represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 1,025 |
| 2020 | 47 | 1,090 |
| 2019 | 53 | 1,221 |
| 2018 | 52 | 1,197 |
| 2017 | 47 | 1,095 |
| 2016 | 43 | 1,002 |
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| Penarth | South Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 461 | 19.84 | 15,917 | 31.82 | 60% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 27 | 1.16 | 1,105 | 2.21 | 91% safer |
| Burglary | 52 | 2.24 | 2,237 | 4.47 | 100% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 130 | 5.59 | 4,392 | 8.78 | 57% safer |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.56 | 1,929 | 3.86 | 589% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 0.39 | 717 | 1.43 | 267% safer |
| Other Theft | 51 | 2.19 | 3,226 | 6.45 | 195% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.22 | 308 | 0.62 | 182% safer |
| Public Order | 149 | 6.41 | 5,782 | 11.56 | 80% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.13 | 262 | 0.52 | 300% safer |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 3.31 | 3,321 | 6.64 | 101% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 6 | 0.26 | 382 | 0.76 | 192% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 86 | 3.70 | 3,038 | 6.07 | 64% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 417 | 17.95 | 15,985 | 31.95 | 78% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau | 44 | 3.67 | 1102% safer |
| Pentwyn | 108 | 6.78 | 551% safer |
| Grangetown | 165 | 7.44 | 493% safer |
| Llantwit Major | 360 | 37.19 | 19% safer |
| Dinas Powys | 304 | 39.35 | 12% safer |
| Penarth | 1,025 | 44.11 | - |
| Gabalfa | 622 | 63.29 | 30% more dangerous |
| Trowbridge | 1,615 | 95.13 | 54% more dangerous |
| Ely | 1,579 | 104.26 | 58% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Cornerswell Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Paul'S Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ferry Terminal | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Earl Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brockhill Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Pierhead View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Queen'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Grove Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Royal Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Steep Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Plas Taliesin | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Plas St Andresse | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Little Dock Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Meadowside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Wood Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near West Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Byron Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near A4160 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chandlers Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 10 | 30 | 20 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.90 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.90 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.56 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.22 | Safer |
| Public Order | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.22 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.6 | 6 | 4.4 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.43 | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Penarth that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maes Hamdden Cwrt-y-vil | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.19 |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Penarth | 44.11 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 34% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 47% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 51% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 51% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 57% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 60% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 64% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 66% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 67% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 71% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandough & Cogan | 478 | 54 | First |
| Lower Penarth & Sully | 354 | 34 | Third |
| Penarth | 563 | 53 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Penarth change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Penarth saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour. Penarth saw a large fall in shoplifting during June, when it fell by 89% compared to June in 2019. Violence and Sexual Offences saw a fall in every month of Penarth's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +68% | +291% | +272% | +245% | +135% | +500% | +89% | +227% | +162% | +492% |
| Bicycle Theft | -33% | +17% | -50% | -20% | - | - | +200% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | -55% | -50% | -40% | +75% | -33% | -17% | - | -17% | -71% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -42% | - | -25% | +113% | +70% | +56% | +22% | -50% | - | +7% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | +150% | -50% | - | -50% | +200% | +33% | -86% |
| Other Crime | -75% | - | - | +200% | -50% | -60% | -20% | -33% | - | -67% |
| Other Theft | -64% | -80% | -13% | +43% | -33% | +17% | -55% | +80% | -18% | +50% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Public Order | - | +163% | -67% | +17% | - | +60% | +71% | -27% | -18% | -63% |
| Shoplifting | -9% | -38% | +9% | -89% | +42% | -60% | -68% | -9% | -23% | -75% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +17% | +17% | -50% | -75% | -73% | -57% | -67% | -45% | -43% | +133% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -10% | -3% | -13% | -16% | -12% | -45% | +32% | -15% | -18% | -31% |
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