Crime Rate in Pentwyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pentwyn

The total recorded crimes in Pentwyn, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pentwyn crime rate of 2.61 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 Pentwyn, encompassing approximately 42,124 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pentwyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryn Celyn with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Chapel Wood with total crimes: 9

How safe is Pentwyn?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Pentwyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1471 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Pentwyn had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,461 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Pentwyn witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pentwyn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pentwyn has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 14th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Pentwyn crimes were 1,471. The crime rate of Pentwyn in 2024 was 34.92 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pentwyn were around 1,461 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.68 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pentwyn)CrimesRank (Pentwyn)CrimesRank (Pentwyn)
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
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
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
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

Pentwyn 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202523
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 202519
December 202417
November 202421
October 202423
September 202428
August 202414

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
March 20254
February 202513
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202515
April 20259
March 202515
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202520
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511
January 202513
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202540
May 202534
April 202532
March 202553
February 202529
January 202546
December 202439
November 202447
October 202450
September 202443
August 202450

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202520
May 20258
April 20257
March 202535
February 20259
January 202510
December 202418
November 202413
October 202419
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Pentwyn in July 2025

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

1. Bryn Celyn (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Chapel Wood (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Heddfaen North (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coed-Y-Gores (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
8. Wern Goch East (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pentwyn Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lincoln Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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