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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

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Policing priorities

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    Shoplifting & Retail crime

    Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB

    Issued 15 June 2026

    Action taken:

    To be updated in 3 months

    Actioned 15 August 2026

  • Priority:

    ASB

    Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints

    Issued 15 June 2026

    Action taken:

    To be updated in 3 months

    Actioned 15 August 2026

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    ASB

    Rough sleeping, begging, perceived vulnerability

    Issued 15 June 2026

    Action taken:

    To be updated in 3 months

    Actioned 15 August 2026

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    ASB [City Centre]

    Issued 15 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies (Cardiff Council). We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.

    Actioned 15 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting [City Centre]

    Issued 15 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

    Actioned 15 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)

    Issued 15 December 2025

    Action taken:

    conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have raised awareness and promoted schemes such as Ask Angela.

    Actioned 15 December 2025

  • Priority:

    ASB (City Centre)

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    Thanks to proactive patrols and strong partnership working, we’ve seen a reduction in antisocial behaviour across the city centre.
    By working closely with local partners and maintaining a visible presence, we’re continuing to make the city centre a safer and more welcoming place for everyone.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting (City Centre)

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    Funding has been acquired for extra patrols of city centre wardens along with targeted partnership patrols with retailors to reduce shoplifting and target offenders, we have seen a decrease of 35% in shoplifting incidents in year to date.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    Operation Minerva has now launched, strengthening our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
    As part of this operation, plain-clothed officers are patrolling the city centre to proactively identify and respond to predatory behaviour. This approach helps us intervene early, support those who may be at risk, and take appropriate action to keep our community safe.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

  • Priority:

    ASB (City Centre)

    Issued 30 June 2025

    Action taken:

    Daily patrols are made by Central NPT and the Council Street Wardens to address ASB within the city centre. Business have highlight to neighbourhood officers a reduction in ASB. Several person's who have been responsible for ASB have been issued criminal protection notices preventing them from entraining the city centre. ASB will remain a priority for the neighbourhood team.

    Actioned 10 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting (City Centre)

    Issued 30 June 2025

    Action taken:

    The Central Neighbourhood Policing Team have been working in partnership with retailors to reduce shoplifting and we are pleased to update you that shoplifting in the city centre has reduced by 40% year to date. We will continue work hard with our partners to address shoplifting and keep this a priority.

    Actioned 10 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)

    Issued 30 June 2025

    Action taken:

    The Central NPT Team work with both internal and external partners to address violence against women and girls in both the day and night time economies. Every weekend the Cardiff after Dark policing operation focuses on preventing crime against women and girls, we are supported in this operation by the NHS, Local Authority and For Cardiff, we will keep this a priority.

    Actioned 10 September 2025

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