Rhiwbina crime figures: 25 offences reported in September, down 34% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Rhiwbina in September 2026; 1 cases have gone to court so far.
Rhiwbina recorded 25 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 34% on August (38), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 6 reports, or 24% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and vehicle crime (4).
Neighbourhood officers currently list road safety as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 7 | −1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7 | −3 |
| Public order | 3 | 5 | −2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Drugs | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 7 | −6 |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Other crime | 0 | 3 | −3 |
| Total | 25 | 38 | −13 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Clos William: 4
- On or near Heol-y-coed: 2
- On or near Coed Yr Ynn: 2
- On or near Clos Fach: 2
- On or near Fairfax Road: 2
- On or near Clos Y Craig: 2
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: 16
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 4
- Awaiting court outcome: 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.
Ends
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