Crime Rate in Penylan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penylan

The total recorded crimes in Penylan, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penylan crime rate of 5.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
Penylan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southminster Road with total crimes: 39
  • Rhymney River Bridge Road with total crimes: 21
  • Sharpe Close with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 July 2025 the Penylan has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 5.62 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penylan)CrimesRank (Penylan)CrimesRank (Penylan)
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
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
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Penylan 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 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202545
May 202553
April 202539
March 202551
February 202547
January 202536
December 202429
November 202436
October 202445
September 202450
August 202433

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202529
April 202533
March 202522
February 20259
January 202514
December 202419
November 202416
October 202418
September 202420
August 202422

A total of 240 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202522
May 202519
April 202512
March 202521
February 202510
January 202537
December 20249
November 202420
October 202431
September 202420
August 202413

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202511
April 202515
March 202510
February 202527
January 20256
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411
September 202423
August 202415

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 202514
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202515
April 20256
March 202522
February 202514
January 202513
December 202413
November 202412
October 202422
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 202524
April 202512
March 202515
February 202513
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 202421
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 230 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202524
May 202527
April 202518
March 202526
February 202518
January 202515
December 202418
November 202417
October 20248
September 202423
August 202416

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20254
January 20251

A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202546
May 202526
April 202521
March 202522
February 202529
January 202532
December 202423
November 202439
October 202423
September 202450
August 202422

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20258
April 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246

High Crime Locations Penylan in July 2025

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

1. Southminster Road (Map)
Total39
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
2. Rhymney River Bridge Road (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Burglary6
Public order6
3. Sharpe Close (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
4. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Harlequin Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
7. Ipswich Road (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waterloo Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
9. Watford Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
10. Norwich Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1

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