Rhiwbina Crime Overview
Rhiwbina is the second safest small town in South Glamorgan, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of South Glamorgan's 60 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Rhiwbina in 2020 was 15 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 459% lower than the South Glamorgan rate of 84 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Rhiwbina is among the top 20 safest small towns, and the 1,702nd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Rhiwbina are violence and sexual offences, with 50 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 4.3. This is the same as 2019's figure of 50 offences and a difference of 0.00 from 2019's crime rate of 4.3. Rhiwbina's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Rhiwbina to other towns and cities
See how Rhiwbina shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Rhiwbina and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Rhiwbina Crime Map
Crime in Rhiwbina Compared To South Glamorgan
Summary of Crimes in Rhiwbina This Year
| Rhiwbina | South Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 102 | 8.86 | 19,617 | 39.21 | 343% safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.78 | 2,322 | 4.64 | 495% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 37 | 3.21 | 4,612 | 9.22 | 187% safer |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.43 | 2,264 | 4.53 | 953% safer |
| Other Crime | 4 | 0.35 | 783 | 1.57 | 349% safer |
| Other Theft | 11 | 0.96 | 3,311 | 6.62 | 590% safer |
| Public Order | 17 | 1.48 | 5,203 | 10.40 | 603% safer |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.22 | 3,387 | 6.77 | 455% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 516 | 1.03 | 1044% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 26 | 2.26 | 3,507 | 7.01 | 210% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 50 | 4.34 | 14,556 | 29.10 | 571% safer |
Crime Over Time in Rhiwbina
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Rhiwbina
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Clos Cromwell | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Clos Ton Mawr | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Clos Y Bryn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Lisnagarvey Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Thornhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Llwyn Onn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Bryn Adar | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Ty-Gwyn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cae Mawr Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Coed Ceirios | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cae Mawr Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Tyla Teg | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pen-Y-Dre | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Drugs | On or near Thornhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Thornhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Thornhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Thornhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lon Ucha | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Glas Efail | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cefn Nant | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Rhiwbina Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | - | 0.17 | 0.69 | 0.43 | No change |
| Other Crime | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.35 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 1.4 | 0.69 | 1.2 | 0.96 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.96 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.35 | 0.87 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | 0.09 | - | 0.09 | No change |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.3 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | Getting worse |
Changes In Rhiwbina's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Rhiwbina to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rhiwbina | 15.11 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 78% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 80% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 82% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 82% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 82% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 84% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 85% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 86% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 89% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 89% more dangerous |
Crime in Rhiwbina's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhiwbina & Pant-mawr | 174 | 26 | Second |
| Rhiwbina Village | 313 | 42 | First |
Crime in Rhiwbina During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Rhiwbina change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Rhiwbina saw a 950% increase in anti-social behaviour. Rhiwbina saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during March, when it fell by 80% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -80% | +550% | +200% | +950% | +88% | -57% | -25% | +100% | +300% | +150% |
| Burglary | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -75% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | - | +550% | - | - | -50% | - | - | -50% | -67% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | +200% | - | - |
| Public Order | -50% | - | +67% | - | - | +200% | - | -50% | - | +100% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | -50% | +100% | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -50% | - | - | +200% | - | - | -60% | -60% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +100% | - | -20% | +33% | -25% | -63% | -33% | +80% | -43% | -60% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Rhiwbina
What police force serves Rhiwbina?
Rhiwbina's local territorial police force is the South Wales Police.How dangerous is Rhiwbina?
Rhiwbina is the second safest small town in South Glamorgan.What is Rhiwbina's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Rhiwbina are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Rhiwbina?
Rhiwbina's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021