Cathays — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use South Wales Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
654 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (627): ▲ 27 (4%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences191 · 29%
- Shoplifting140 · 21%
- Anti-social behaviour92 · 14%
- Public order61 · 9%
- Vehicle crime47 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson30 · 5%
- Other theft23 · 4%
- Theft from the person18 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
489 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified285 · 58%
- Unable to prosecute suspect110 · 22%
- Awaiting court outcome76 · 16%
- Local resolution7 · 1%
- Offender given a caution4 · 1%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest3 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Shoplifting & Retail crime Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB
To be updated in 3 months
Set: 2026-06-15
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
To be updated in 3 months
Set: 2026-06-15
ASB Rough sleeping, begging, perceived vulnerability
To be updated in 3 months
Set: 2026-06-15
ASB [City Centre]
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.
Set: 2025-12-15
Shoplifting [City Centre]
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.
Set: 2025-12-15
Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)
conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have raised awareness and promoted schemes such as Ask Angela.
Set: 2025-12-15
ASB (City Centre)
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.
Set: 2025-09-12
Shoplifting (City Centre)
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.
Set: 2025-09-12
Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)
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.
Set: 2025-09-12
ASB (City Centre)
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.
Set: 2025-06-30
Nearby teams in South Wales Police
All South Wales Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-14. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with South Wales Police.