Cardiff is broadly average for UK crime. The city centre has higher crime typical of any capital, while residential areas like Pontcanna and Canton are very safe. Crime has fallen steadily over the past decade.
Pontcanna (CF11), Canton (CF5), Llandaff and Whitchurch are Cardiff's safest areas.
Parts of the city centre late at night and some inner city areas have higher crime.
Live Police UK data by crime type, compared to regional average.