Crime Rate in Pentwyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pentwyn

The total recorded crimes in Pentwyn, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pentwyn crime rate of 2.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Pentwyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentwyn Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bryn-Y-Nant with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Pentwyn has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pentwyn)CrimesRank (Pentwyn)CrimesRank (Pentwyn)
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
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
Cyncoed50 24692 23698 23
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

Pentwyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 591 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202553
February 202529
January 202546
December 202439
November 202447
October 202450
September 202443
August 202450
July 202445
June 202480
May 202443

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202515
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 202413
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511
January 202513
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417
July 202420
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 202519
December 202417
November 202421
October 202423
September 202428
August 202414
July 202418
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 202513
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202535
February 20259
January 202510
December 202418
November 202413
October 202419
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Pentwyn in May 2025

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

1. Pentwyn Drive (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Bryn-Y-Nant (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wern Goch East (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Wood (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Brynfedw (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bryn Pinwydden (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bryn Celyn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Eastside Quarter (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coeden Dal (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.