Crime Rate in Cyncoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cyncoed

The total recorded crimes in Cyncoed, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cyncoed crime rate of 2.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Cyncoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhyd-Y-Penau Road with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Dan-Yr-Heol with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 May 2025 the Cyncoed has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cyncoed)CrimesRank (Cyncoed)CrimesRank (Cyncoed)
Cathays601 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown381 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown328 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown232 52,896 42,794 4
Penylan235 42,530 72,426 7
Plasnewydd169 102,817 52,705 5
Riverside178 82,656 62,575 6
Trowbridge206 62,275 81,912 11
Canton180 72,170 91,707 12
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
Caerau119 131,823 121,998 10
Llanrumney128 121,472 141,444 15
Fairwater106 171,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn117 151,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais118 141,249 161,227 16
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons108 161,006 19783 22
Heath83 201,035 181,143 17
Llanishen93 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North87 19830 22907 19
Gabalfa80 21839 21901 20
Rumney59 22840 20787 21
Llandaff50 23491 25473 25
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 25530 24504 24
Rhiwbina38 27400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill39 26355 27300 27
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Cyncoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 20258
January 202528
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202418
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202415
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 202412
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202418
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20245
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 202428

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Cyncoed in May 2025

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

1. Rhyd-Y-Penau Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Dan-Yr-Heol (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Llwyn Castan (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hollybush Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Brynderwen Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Celyn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Ontario Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Ambleside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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