Current timestamp: 01/08/2026 09:51:04
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal Activity[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-location' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Leave this site

Cookies

We use some essential cookies to make our website work. We’d like to set additional cookies so we can remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

You can manage your preferences and cookie settings at any time by clicking on “Customise Cookies” below. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookies notice.

Accept cookies Reject cookies Customise cookies

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.

Sorry, there was a technical problem. Please try again.

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

puk-logo

  • Contact us
  • Services and information

  • Back to Support

    • Support for children and young people
    • Support for offenders and their families
    • Support for victims and witnesses
    • Support for businesses
    • Antisocial behaviour: what is it, impact and support

  • Back to Policing in the UK

    • UK wide agencies and specialist agencies
    • Police and Crime Commissioners
    • Justice system in Northern Ireland
    • Crime investigation in action
    • The criminal justice process
  • Performance

  • Back to Your area

    • Find out how to contact your neighbourhood team
  2. Your area
  3. ...
  4. South Wales Police
Image of Gabalfa

Gabalfa

Search another area

Your Area Team Map

Overview

  • Overview
  • Crime map
  • Stop and search
  • Statistics

Overview

Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    18

  • Shoplifting

    12

  • Criminal damage and arson

    9

  • Anti-social behaviour

    8
Get crime prevention advice

Crime levels overview

Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Please enable JavaScript in a browser which supports the canvas element to view the following data as a chart
Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
Jul 2025 79 8.9%
Aug 2025 61 6.9%
Sep 2025 75 8.4%
Oct 2025 97 10.9%
Nov 2025 83 9.3%
Dec 2025 57 6.4%
Jan 2026 63 7.1%
Feb 2026 50 5.6%
Mar 2026 69 7.8%
Apr 2026 91 10.2%
May 2026 89 10%
Jun 2026 76 8.5%

Your local policing team

  • About us
  • Your team
  • Policing priorities
  • Meetings and events

About us

About us

Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

Find out how to contact your neighbourhood team

Your team

  • Sergeant

    Samuel Rice

  • Police Constable

    Hannah Cox

  • PCSO

    Ibrar Ayyub

  • PCSO

    Julie Green

  • PCSO

    Urszula Lawniczek

Policing priorities

  • Priority:

    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    Anti-social Behaviour

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Action to be taken.

    Actioned 23 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Vehicle crimes

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Action to be taken

    Actioned 23 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting and retail crime

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Action to be taken.

    Actioned 23 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Drug dealing and using - Gabalfa

    Issued 23 March 2026

    Action taken:

    The local Neighbourhood Policing Team are aware of drug dealing and using within Gabalfa and are doing everything in their power to combat this issue. On top of being a visible presence in the community, Operation Sceptre have yielded in very strong arrests with one arrest in June seizing over £3,000 in drug money and over 30 grams of Class A drugs. Arrets under the Clear Hold Build also seized over £3,100 of drug cash.

    Actioned 23 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour - Gabalfa ward

    Issued 23 March 2026

    Action taken:

    The Neighbourhood Policing Team has maintained a strong and highly visible presence in Gabalfa. Uniformed officers have carried out reassurance visits to businesses and residents, focusing on peak periods to maximise deterrence and build confidence. PCSOs within the ward are diligently monitoring any Anti-social behaviour and making reports to ensure that nuisances are reduced.

    Actioned 23 June 2026

  • Priority:

    E-bike related thefts

    Issued 23 March 2026

    Action taken:

    E-bike related thefts are an issue the local Neighbourhood Policing Team are taking seriously. Uniformed officers are routinely patrolling the ward to deter and disrupt any potential thefts. In May alone, eleven E-bikes were seized under an operation specifically to deal with this matter.

    Actioned 23 March 2026

  • Priority:

    Autocrime – Gabalfa Ward

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    Auto crime represents a significant offense to the local area, with offenses often linked to wider crime and drug related offences. The neighbourhood policing team tackled this issue with Operation Salvage, an initiative to reduce Autocrime through sustained overnight patrols, targeted surveillance and partnership based disruption. The operation has shown positive signs, with 3 arrests being made, as well as a decrease in theft of a motor vehicle and a s decrease in theft of a motor vehicle. Going by these indications, the methods being used by the operation has a positive result in reducing Autocrimes and vehicle offences.

    Actioned 12 March 2026

  • Priority:

    Vehicle crime

    Issued 17 September 2025

    Action taken:

    Autocrime continues to be a key priority in the Gabalfa Ward, and we are taking a proactive approach to tackling those responsible. Operation Salvage, which targets both autocrime and related acquisitive offences, has been particularly successful, with four individuals arrested this week alone for either committing autocrime or being caught in the process of attempting related offences. Alongside enforcement, the team has been engaging directly with residents, delivering crime-prevention letters and offering practical advice to reduce vulnerability. Recent offences have shown a clear pattern of offenders targeting insecure vehicles, and our prevention work aims to help residents take simple steps to protect their property. We will continue both targeted patrols and community engagement to reduce offending and increase confidence across the ward.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting & Retail crime

    Issued 17 September 2025

    Action taken:

    Shoplifting and retail crime remain persistent issues within the Gabalfa Ward, and the Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to prioritise proactive patrols and partnership work with local businesses. During November, officers across the Roath and Cathays sector made 42 arrests, several of which were linked to acquisitive crime offenders impacting Gabalfa. These arrests have helped disrupt repeat offenders, but we recognise that retail crime remains a continuous challenge. PCSOs and officers are working closely with store managers and security teams to improve reporting, share intelligence, and identify prolific individuals at an early stage. This approach ensures we can respond quickly, target the right offenders, and support retailers in creating a safer and more secure shopping environment for the community.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Anti-social Behaviour - Cathays High School

    Issued 17 September 2025

    Action taken:

    Following the issues previously encountered around Cathays High School, local PCSOs have significantly increased their visibility and engagement in the area. They are maintaining regular contact with school staff and pupils, helping to address concerns promptly and build positive relationships. While some low-level ASB continues at school finishing times, this is being closely monitored, and the dedicated Schools Officer remains embedded within the school to support ongoing education and intervention. We will continue this engagement-focused approach to reduce disruption and promote a safer environment for pupils and the wider community.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

Meetings and events

Plasnewydd Community Gardens

11:30AM - 12:30PM, Sat 22 August 2026

Plasnewydd Community Garden, 5 The Walk Cardiff

Add to calendar

Police Picnic

11:00AM - 1:00PM, Sun 23 August 2026

Roath Recreation Ground, 41 Ninian Road Cardiff

Add to calendar

GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH NORTH RD

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 21 September 2026

Gabalfa Baptist Church, North Road Cardiff

Add to calendar

GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH NORTH RD

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 28 September 2026

Gabalfa Baptist Church, North Road Cardiff

Add to calendar

GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH NORTH RD

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 19 October 2026

Gabalfa Baptist Church, North Road Cardiff

Add to calendar

GABALFA BAPTIST CHURCH NORTH RD

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 26 October 2026

Gabalfa Baptist Church, North Road Cardiff

Add to calendar

Search for another area

Find local areas, police forces, crime levels and statistics using the search box below. Enter a postcode, street address or area.
Location search controls

Footer navigation

Police.uk

  • Contact us
  • Find a police force
  • Feedback about this website
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • About the Open Government Licence

Information and services

  • Online services
  • Careers and volunteering
  • Crime prevention advice
  • Data downloads and API
  • Support

Partners

  • NPCC
  • APCC
  • Ask the police
  • Ministry of Justice - Victim and Witness Information Service
  • Victim Support

Language

  • Cymraeg

© Copyright 2026. All content rights reserved.

All data is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 unless otherwise stated.