WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Penylan Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Penylan, localized within Cardiff.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

3.63per 1k

Total Population

37,517

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences30

Shoplifting27

Public Order18

Anti-social Behaviour16

Other Theft12

Vehicle Crime11

Drug Offences6

Weapons Possession6

Theft from Person4

Robbery3

Burglary2

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Rhymney River Bridge Road Map	Shoplifting: 15Violence and sexual offences: 9Public order: 6	45
On or near Southminster Road Map	Drugs: 6Public order: 3Vehicle crime: 3	18
On or near Harlequin Court Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6	6
On or near Watford Road Map	Other theft: 3Shoplifting: 3	6
On or near Petrol Station Map	Vehicle crime: 5	5
On or near Supermarket Map	Other theft: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Queensberry Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Balaclava Road Map	Vehicle crime: 2Theft from the person: 1	3
On or near Doe Close Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Norwich Road Map	Shoplifting: 3	3