Butetown crime figures: 345 offences reported in September, down 3% on August

Butetown recorded 345 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 3% on August (355), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 79 reports, or 23% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (76) and public order (43).

Neighbourhood officers currently list drug dealing & drug related asb in christina street and surrounding areas as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	79	115	−36
Anti-social behaviour	76	62	+14
Public order	43	36	+7
Shoplifting	39	57	−18
Vehicle crime	30	19	+11
Other theft	20	8	+12
Criminal damage and arson	18	22	−4
Drugs	18	19	−1
Burglary	6	2	+4
Theft from the person	6	3	+3
Bicycle theft	4	2	+2
Robbery	3	3	0
Other crime	2	3	−1
Possession of weapons	1	4	−3
Total	345	355	−10

Where it was reported

1. On or near Tresillian Terrace: 43
2. On or near Police Station: 35
3. On or near Ellen Street: 27
4. On or near Bute Crescent: 21
5. On or near Parking Area: 17
6. On or near Brigantine Place: 13

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 191
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 46
• Awaiting court outcome: 21
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 7
• Local resolution: 3
• Offender given a caution: 1

Figures are from South Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.