Crime Rates in South WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
All 12 local authorities in South Wales, ranked by police recorded crimes. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Police recorded crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 36,006 offences |
| 2 | Swansea | 18,647 offences |
| 3 | Newport | 18,370 offences |
| 4 | Caerphilly | 15,093 offences |
| 5 | Carmarthenshire | 12,589 offences |
| 6 | Bridgend | 10,342 offences |
| 7 | Torfaen | 9,645 offences |
| 8 | Neath Port Talbot | 9,636 offences |
| 9 | Pembrokeshire | 9,094 offences |
| 10 | Vale of Glamorgan | 8,258 offences |
| 11 | Blaenau Gwent | 7,772 offences |
| 12 | Monmouthshire | 6,090 offences |