Crime Rate in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons

The total recorded crimes in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontprennau and Old St Mellons crime rate of 4.66 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 Pontprennau and Old St Mellons, encompassing approximately 17,160 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drawlings Close with total crimes: 7
  • Blackbirds Way with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Pontprennau and Old St Mellons?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Pontprennau and Old St Mellons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1006 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Pontprennau and Old St Mellons had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 783 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontprennau and Old St Mellons Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Pontprennau and Old St Mellons crimes were 1,006. The crime rate of Pontprennau and Old St Mellons in 2024 was 58.62 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons were around 783 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.63 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontprennau and Old St Mellons)CrimesRank (Pontprennau and Old St Mellons)CrimesRank (Pontprennau and Old St Mellons)
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
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

Pontprennau and Old St Mellons 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 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202532
April 202528
March 202525
February 202527
January 202524
December 202424
November 202411
October 202424
September 202412
August 202428

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202528
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202511
April 20252
March 20252
February 202512
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202512
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 202514
January 202510
December 202423
November 202413
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Pontprennau and Old St Mellons in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons postcode area is presented below.

1. Drawlings Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Blackbirds Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Naseby Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
7. George Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. The Ton (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Pipkin Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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