Funding secured to make Cardiff streets safer
Cardiff has secured £432,000 to boost safety in Grangetown and Butetown. The funding comes from the Safer Streets Fund, part of an £18.4 million national scheme to cut crimes like burglary, vehicle theft, and robbery. Local leaders say the money will help protect residents and improve community confidence.
The partnership behind the bid includes Cardiff Council, South Wales Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner, and other key groups. They plan to use the funds for better lighting, extra CCTV, and mobile surveillance units. Smart technologies and community-led crime prevention campaigns will also be introduced.
New measures will target anti-social behaviour hotspots with a dedicated crime response vehicle. Repeat victims of crime will receive enhanced support, while Crimestoppers initiatives will focus on high-risk areas. Chief Superintendent Wendy Gunney, divisional commander for Cardiff, welcomed the investment, calling it a step toward a safer environment for both locals and visitors. Cllr Lynda Thorne, cabinet member for housing and communities, added that the funding would help tackle acquisitive crimes in known hotspots. She stressed that the improvements would reassure residents about their safety in the long term.
The £432,000 grant will fund practical upgrades like lighting, CCTV, and crime prevention services. Authorities aim to reduce theft, burglary, and anti-social behaviour in Grangetown and Butetown. The project reflects a wider effort to make streets safer across England and Wales.
