Shoplifting - Cardiff Bay Retail Park

Issued 12 October 2026

Update to be given in 3 months

Actioned 12 October 2026

Theft from Motor Vehicles

Issued 30 June 2026

Pro-active patrols have been conducted and a serial perpetrator has been arrested which has resulted in a decrease in reports, however, in the run up to the Christmas period this continues to be a priority to us and remains a focus for the Neighbourhood policing team.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug Dealing

Issued 18 March 2026

Continued enforcement activity and pro-active disruption has resulted in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs and cash for the Butetown area. This is ongoing work which will be carried forward as a priority

Actioned 18 June 2026

Vehicle Crime [Grangetown/Butetown]

Issued 15 December 2025

Following recent concerns and reports about vehicle crime in the Grangetown and Butetown areas, the Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team has carried out a targeted operation to tackle the issue and identify those responsible.
As a result of this proactive work, four individuals have been arrested in connection with vehicle crime. Investigations are continuing, and our teams remain focused on bringing further offenders to justice.
Officers will continue increased patrols in key locations, along with ongoing engagement with local residents and businesses. Your information and support are vital in helping us keep our communities safe.
If you have any concerns or would like to speak with the team, please get in touch with your local neighbourhood officers.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Tent Encampment - Taff Embankment / Wood Street

Issued 15 September 2025

Through ASB referrals and partnership work with Cardiff Council, we have successfully taken action to serve an eviction notice to the tent occupants. At the same time, we have worked closely with a range of partner agencies to ensure the individuals involved have been appropriately safeguarded and supported.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Sur-Rons

Issued 15 September 2025

Targeted operation around known hotspots whereby officers issued drivers with fixed penalty notices. Seizure of over 30 e-scooters, e-bikes and Sur-Rons.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Shoplifting and antisocial behaviour (begging)

Issued 17 June 2025

The Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team has been proactively patrolling identified shoplifting hotspots as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce anti-social behaviour and retail crime.

In addition, we have begun rolling out Operation Grammica — an initiative designed to support local businesses by educating store staff on how to effectively share CCTV footage with police. This enables quicker identification of offenders and enhances our ability to take timely enforcement action.

We remain committed to working in partnership with the community and local retailers to create a safer environment for everyone.

The Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team has increased patrols in areas identified as begging hotspots. Working closely with partner agencies, we have made targeted ASB referrals for individuals and locations repeatedly linked to street-based activity.

This joint approach focuses not only on enforcement but also on providing support and pathways out of street-based lifestyles—helping vulnerable individuals access the services they need.

We remain committed to working with our community and partners to create a safer and more supportive environment for all.

Actioned 17 June 2025

Antisocial behaviour - noise complaints

Issued 17 June 2025

In response to ongoing anti-social behaviour and noise complaints in the Grangetown area, the Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team has been working in partnership with the local authority, housing providers for nuisance premises, and traffic enforcement teams to address issues involving loud vehicles in residential streets.

As part of this initiative, officers have also been utilising Section 59 powers to target repeat offenders of vehicle issues and ASB referrals for residential premises and deter further disruption.

We will continue to take a multi-agency approach to ensure Grangetown remains a safe and peaceful place to live.

Actioned 17 June 2025