Is Cardiff Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Cardiff

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Cardiff consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Cardiff consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 9 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Cardiff?

Haripriya

Haripriya

I’ve been staying in Cardiff for about three months. I stay at a student accommodation so I would say that does make it much safer because of all the security. But overall, since Cardiff is a purely residential area and it’s a lot of students because of the Univeristy, it’s quite safe and progressive. People are nice, I’ve never had a bad experience while being alone. Everyone has been quite respectful.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Cardiff is a really friendly city that is well suited for solo female travellers. There’s plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and good public transport links. Cardiff is a good place to stay to see lots of wales.

Posted: December 16, 2024
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Cardiff is a fairly safe city, in general, people are very friendly, depending on the region you are visiting, some areas have a higher crime and violence rate, where others, including the city centre, are mostly safe to travel solo.

Posted: June 27, 2024
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i love cardiff. as (unfortunately) an american woman i am used to the constant threat of violence everywhere. i never feel truly safe especially since guns can be an are anywhere. i’ve never felt scared or unsafe in cardiff and have walked alone at various times in the night

Posted: June 27, 2024
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As a female living in Cardiff all her life, i’d say my city is pretty safe for solo female travellers. As with all places, there are some areas on the outskirts of the city centre i’d stay away from as they can be a bit rough/dodgy, and as a female i wouldn’t walk alone at night anywhere including my city. But day time in Cardiff city centre, is great and the amount of people bring a feeling of safety also. Unfortunately, there is an issue with homelessness and drink/drug users, which you may see in the city centre but don’t tend to cause too many issues and don’t make you feel necessarily unsafe. Transport in Cardiff is great, also very safe.

Posted: June 10, 2024
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Decent nightlife scene for a small city, and felt safe walking alone at night there, although I would always prefer a taxi or cycle back home. During the day (and if you can, go on a 6 nations game day) it's a good atmosphere in the city - most neighbourhoods are accessible by walking and cycling is easy as it is so flat.

Posted: June 2, 2024
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Sammie

Sammie

Cardiff is a great place to visit, friendly people and happy to help. It’s a safe place overall, but like any other town/city, just be a bit careful at night or near clubs etc make sure you’re in the public

Posted: April 10, 2024
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I had lived there for 3 years for my studies and felt pretty safe. I felt very safe during the day. However, I was always careful when walking around the city late in the night, especially when most of the public weren't around and it was just random drunkards on the streets. I tried to avoid certain alleyways during the night as well. Otherwise, I would say it's a safe city for solo female travellers.

Posted: March 27, 2024
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Cardiff city centre feels very safe with many people always around. Although some streets outside the centre can feel more unsafe walking alone at night. I’d suggest following main roads with street lights and walking with others when possible outside the centre.

Posted: March 1, 2024
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Is Cardiff worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I visited Wales for the first time this year. I only managed to see Cardiff, but I liked this city much more than I expected. I was also shocked at how affordable prices were there compared to many other places, especially considering that I came from London.

Posted: June 8, 2023
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Meet locals in Cardiff

Haripriya

Haripriya

About Me

Hi, I am Haripriya. I am currently in university pursuing my masters in psychology. I recently visited some cities in the UK alone and it has been one of the most fulfilling feelings I’ve felt in my life. Hence I want to encourage other girls and myself to travel alone more often💗

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Vin

Vin

About Me

Hello! My name is Vin, I am from the UK and am currently travelling/working around Asia. I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, climbing etc. I am also training to become a certified yoga teacher.

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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff safe?

Women living in Cardiff consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is Cardiff safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Cardiff consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Cardiff?

Women living in Cardiff consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5