Crime Rate in Penylan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penylan

The total recorded crimes in Penylan, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penylan crime rate of 5.57 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 Penylan, encompassing approximately 37,517 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
Penylan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhymney River Bridge Road with total crimes: 39
  • Southminster Road with total crimes: 27
  • Watford Road with total crimes: 15

How safe is Penylan?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Penylan reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,530 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penylan witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penylan experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 2,426 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penylan witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Penylan has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penylan Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penylan has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 ranking 6th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Penylan crimes were 2,530. The crime rate of Penylan in 2024 was 67.44 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penylan were around 2,426 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.66 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Penylan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 202537
December 20249
November 202420
October 202431
September 202420
August 202413
July 202416
June 202454
May 202421
April 202429

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20259
January 202514
December 202419
November 202416
October 202418
September 202420
August 202422
July 202416
June 202454
May 202422
April 202415

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 257 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202518
January 202515
December 202418
November 202417
October 20248
September 202423
August 202416
July 202431
June 202454
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202547
January 202536
December 202429
November 202436
October 202445
September 202450
August 202433
July 202435
June 2024154
May 202439
April 202446

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 202421
September 20244
August 202413
July 202410
June 202436
May 202422
April 202421

A total of 393 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202529
January 202532
December 202423
November 202439
October 202423
September 202450
August 202422
July 202449
June 202464
May 202418
April 202422

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202514
January 202513
December 202413
November 202412
October 202422
September 202415
August 20249
July 202419
May 20249

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202527
January 20256
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411
September 202423
August 202415
July 202431
June 202430
May 20248
April 202416

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202514
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 10 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
June 20246

High Crime Locations Penylan in March 2025

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

1. Rhymney River Bridge Road (Map)
Total39
Burglary12
Public order12
Other crime3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Southminster Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
3. Watford Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
5. Church Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
6. Colchester Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Waterloo Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Colchester Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
10. Dominion Way (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3

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