South Wales Police

Is Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Safe?

Crime statistics for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 2,243 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,243 Crimes (last 24 months)
54.9% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑4.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 2,243 total crimes recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

Violent Crime
658 29.3%
Shoplifting
304 13.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
242 10.8%
Public Order
242 10.8%
Vehicle Crime
201 9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
188 8.4%
Other Theft
141 6.3%
Burglary
111 4.9%
Other Crime
43 1.9%
Drugs
40 1.8%
Bicycle Theft
34 1.5%
Robbery
15 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
14 0.6%
Theft from Person
10 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitchurch and Tongwynlais safe?

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,147 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the last 12 months?

1,147 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,096 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 658 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

The most common crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais is Violent Crime, with 658 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 57.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4.7% — from 1,096 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,147 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Whitchurch and Tongwynlais compare to the South Wales Police average?

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a safety score of 7/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

54.9% of crimes recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

658 violent crimes were recorded in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in the last 12 months — representing 57.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 242 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais last updated?

The crime data for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Whitchurch and Tongwynlais with other areas?

You can compare Whitchurch and Tongwynlais with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.