Canton crime figures: 80 offences reported in September, down 41% on August

Canton recorded 80 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 41% on August (136), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was vehicle crime, with 15 reports, or 19% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (15) and public order (11).

Neighbourhood officers currently list shoplifting & retail crime, vehicle crime and off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	15	32	−17
Vehicle crime	15	25	−10
Public order	11	15	−4
Criminal damage and arson	8	15	−7
Burglary	7	13	−6
Anti-social behaviour	7	11	−4
Shoplifting	5	10	−5
Bicycle theft	4	2	+2
Other crime	3	3	0
Other theft	2	5	−3
Possession of weapons	1	0	new
Robbery	1	1	0
Drugs	1	3	−2
Theft from the person	0	1	−1
Total	80	136	−56

Where it was reported

1. On or near Pembrook Mews: 6
2. On or near Rhodri Morgan Way: 4
3. On or near Petrol Station: 4
4. On or near Thurston Street: 3
5. On or near Library Street: 3
6. On or near Greenfield Avenue: 3

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: 60
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 7
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• Local resolution: 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.