Crime Rate in Pentyrch and St Fagans: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans

The total recorded crimes in Pentyrch and St Fagans, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pentyrch and St Fagans crime rate of 16.55 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 Pentyrch and St Fagans, encompassing approximately 2,658 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Pentyrch and St Fagans Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentrebane Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Pant-Y-Gored with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pentyrch and St Fagans?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Pentyrch and St Fagans demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 530 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Pentyrch and St Fagans had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 504 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pentyrch and St Fagans Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pentyrch and St Fagans has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 16.55 ranking 24th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Pentyrch and St Fagans crimes were 530. The crime rate of Pentyrch and St Fagans in 2024 was 199.38 (year) or 16.62 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pentyrch and St Fagans were around 504 crimes with yearly crime rate of 189.60 (year) or 15.80 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pentyrch and St Fagans)CrimesRank (Pentyrch and St Fagans)CrimesRank (Pentyrch and St Fagans)
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
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Pentyrch and St Fagans 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202524
May 202519
April 202513
March 202523
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20258
April 202518
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20241
November 202413
October 20245
September 20241
August 202413

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

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
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 3 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
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pentyrch and St Fagans in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pentyrch and St Fagans postcode area is presented below.

1. Pentrebane Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Heol Pant-Y-Gored (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Vervain Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Yarrow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Llantrisant Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol St Y Nyll (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Michaelston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Castle Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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