Crime Rate in Cyncoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cyncoed

The total recorded crimes in Cyncoed, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cyncoed crime rate of 2.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cyncoed, encompassing approximately 23,292 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Cyncoed Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ambleside Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Fidlas Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Three Arches Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cyncoed?

To understand the safety of Cyncoed, we need to analyze Cyncoed crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Cyncoed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 692 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cyncoed recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cyncoed had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 698 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cyncoed recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Cyncoed has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Cyncoed Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cyncoed has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 23th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Cyncoed crimes were 692. The crime rate of Cyncoed in 2024 was 29.71 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cyncoed were around 698 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.97 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Cyncoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 202428
April 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20245
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202528
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202418
June 202424
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 202412
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202415
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202418
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
June 202432
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cyncoed in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cyncoed postcode area is presented below.

1. Ambleside Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
2. Fidlas Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Three Arches Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Glyn Coed Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Werngoch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Celyn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Woolaston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alderbrook (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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