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 February 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pentyrch and St Fagans crime rate of 13.54 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pentyrch and St Fagans Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falconwood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Pentrebane Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Parc-Y-Coed with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Pentyrch and St Fagans)CrimesRank (Pentyrch and St Fagans)CrimesRank (Pentyrch and St Fagans)
CathaysNA NA9,209 15,953 1
AdamsdownNA NA5,058 35,023 2
ButetownNA NA5,530 25,000 3
GrangetownNA NA2,896 42,794 4
PlasnewyddNA NA2,817 52,705 5
RiversideNA NA2,656 62,575 6
PenylanNA NA2,530 72,426 7
ElyNA NA2,068 102,180 8
TrowbridgeNA NA2,275 81,912 11
SplottNA NA1,831 112,040 9
CantonNA NA2,170 91,707 12
CaerauNA NA1,823 121,998 10
FairwaterNA NA1,591 131,638 13
PentwynNA NA1,471 151,461 14
LlanrumneyNA NA1,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and TongwynlaisNA NA1,249 161,227 16
HeathNA NA1,035 181,143 17
LlanishenNA NA1,079 17970 18
Llandaff NorthNA NA830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St MellonsNA NA1,006 19783 22
GabalfaNA NA839 21901 20
RumneyNA NA840 20787 21
CyncoedNA NA692 23698 23
LlandaffNA NA491 25473 25
RhiwbinaNA NA400 26419 26
Lisvane and ThornhillNA NA355 27300 27
RadyrNA NA261 28247 28

Pentyrch and St Fagans Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 20257
November 20255
October 20256
September 20259
August 20255
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20256
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202619
December 202517
November 202519
October 202514
September 202512
August 202514
July 202517
June 202524
May 202519
April 202513
March 202523
February 202514

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20257
July 202511
June 202511
May 20258
April 202518
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Pentyrch and St Fagans in February 2026

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

1. Falconwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Pentrebane Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parc-Y-Coed (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mountain Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cwrt-Y-Cadno (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Michaelston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Trem Y Coed (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Celandine Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Castle Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Crofft-Y-Genau Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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