Crime Rate in Cyncoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cyncoed

The total recorded crimes in Cyncoed, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cyncoed crime rate of 2.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cyncoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhyd-Y-Penau Close with total crimes: 15
  • Llwyn Castan with total crimes: 3
  • Ogwen Drive 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 July 2025 the Cyncoed has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cyncoed)CrimesRank (Cyncoed)CrimesRank (Cyncoed)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
Penylan211 62,530 72,426 7
Ely150 92,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge187 82,275 81,912 11
Splott143 111,831 112,040 9
Canton146 102,170 91,707 12
Caerau136 121,823 121,998 10
Fairwater94 171,591 131,638 13
Llanrumney118 131,472 141,444 15
Pentwyn110 141,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais103 151,249 161,227 16
Llanishen100 161,079 17970 18
Heath85 181,035 181,143 17
Llandaff North82 19830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons80 201,006 19783 22
Gabalfa79 21839 21901 20
Rumney65 22840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Cyncoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 20258
April 20251
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202418

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 20258
January 202528
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
April 202514
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202415
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202513
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cyncoed in July 2025

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

1. Rhyd-Y-Penau Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft5
2. Llwyn Castan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ogwen Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Leven Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Forsythia Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cyn-Coed Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ambleside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dan-Yr-Heol (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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