Elliot, 28, owner of Bloc coffee shop in Victoria Park, Canton, said his business has had about four unsuccessful burglary attempts in the past three years.
The most recent attempt was during the spate in early November and Elliot, who has installed a smash-proof glass door costing more than £500, said some criminal activity was to be expected with running a business.
“There are a lot of benefits to having a lot of people around, and this is one of the down sides,” he said.
Stephen Cunnah, Canton councillor, said the break-ins were “devastating” for independent businesses in the area who “pour their heart and soul” into their work.
“Speaking to residents, you would expect a quicker [police] response… but police officers look after Canton the best they can,” he said.
“On the other side of the coin, Canton is a lovely place to live. I’ve been a councillor for eight years and I have seen the occasional spikes in residential and commercial crime over those years.
“It tends to be an individual on a spree and will take police months or weeks to get to the bottom of it. Hopefully they sort it soon.”