Splott Crime Overview
Splott is among the top 20 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 Splott in 2020 was 46 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 84% lower than the South Glamorgan rate of 84 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Splott is the 332nd safest small town, and the 3,551st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Splott was the worst small town in South Glamorgan for burglary, with 7 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2020 was also a bad month for Splott residents, when it was South Glamorgan's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.22 per 1,000 residents. Splott recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during April 2020, making its crime rate of 0.15 the worst small town for possession of weapons in South Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Splott are violence and sexual offences, with 244 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 27% lower than 2019's figure of 311 offences and a difference of 4.90 from 2019's crime rate of 23. Splott's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Splott to other towns and cities
See how Splott shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Splott and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Splott Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Splott This Year
| Splott | South Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 214 | 15.67 | 19,617 | 39.21 | 150% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 10 | 0.73 | 1,163 | 2.32 | 218% safer |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.30 | 2,322 | 4.64 | 41% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 93 | 6.81 | 4,612 | 9.22 | 35% safer |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.10 | 2,264 | 4.53 | 312% safer |
| Other Crime | 14 | 1.03 | 783 | 1.57 | 52% safer |
| Other Theft | 40 | 2.93 | 3,311 | 6.62 | 126% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.29 | 321 | 0.64 | 121% safer |
| Public Order | 70 | 5.13 | 5,203 | 10.40 | 103% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.07 | 284 | 0.57 | 714% safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.59 | 3,387 | 6.77 | 1047% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.07 | 516 | 1.03 | 1371% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 80 | 5.86 | 3,507 | 7.01 | 20% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 244 | 17.87 | 14,556 | 29.10 | 63% safer |
Crime in Splott Compared To South Glamorgan
Splott Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roath | 679 | 37.64 | 22% safer |
| Llantwit Major | 372 | 38.43 | 19% safer |
| Canton | 601 | 39.46 | 16% safer |
| Llandaff North | 349 | 40.17 | 14% safer |
| Pentwyn | 681 | 42.77 | 7% safer |
| Splott | 625 | 45.76 | - |
| Penarth | 1,090 | 46.91 | 2.5% more dangerous |
| Ely | 726 | 47.94 | 4.5% more dangerous |
| Llanrumney | 578 | 49.36 | 7% more dangerous |
| Trowbridge | 858 | 50.54 | 9% more dangerous |
| Fairwater | 672 | 51.40 | 11% more dangerous |
Splott Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 13 | 9 | 16 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.73 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.9 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.81 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.22 | 0.15 | 0.29 | 0.29 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.22 | 0.59 | 0.07 | 0.07 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.37 | 0.59 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.07 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 17 | 23 | 18 | Safer |
Changes In Splott's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Splott to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Splott | 45.76 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 32% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 41% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 45% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 47% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 47% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 53% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 56% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 57% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 67% more dangerous |
Crime in Splott's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremorfa & Pengam | 825 | 110 | First |
Crime in Splott During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Splott change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Splott saw a 350% increase in anti-social behaviour. Splott saw a large fall in drugs during November, when it fell by 80% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +144% | +331% | -27% | -25% | -18% | +67% | +70% | +350% | +150% |
| Bicycle Theft | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -75% | - |
| Burglary | +50% | +150% | +200% | -50% | +300% | +75% | +50% | -50% | -63% | +300% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -29% | -55% | -33% | -29% | +33% | -25% | -15% | +43% | -27% | -25% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | -75% | -80% | - |
| Other Crime | - | +200% | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | -67% |
| Other Theft | -78% | +50% | +40% | -33% | +50% | - | -67% | +100% | -20% | -57% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +25% | - | +60% | +100% | -22% | +100% | -18% | -44% | -38% | -33% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -69% | -50% | -50% | -33% | -50% | +50% | -14% | - | +150% | +44% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +10% | -42% | -41% | -39% | -15% | +4% | -20% | +22% | -36% | -28% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Splott
What police force serves Splott?
Splott's local territorial police force is the South Wales Police.How dangerous is Splott?
Splott is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in South Glamorgan.What is Splott's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Splott are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Splott?
Splott's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021