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 May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontprennau and Old St Mellons crime rate of 6.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewis Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Blackbirds Way 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 May 2025 the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontprennau and Old St Mellons)CrimesRank (Pontprennau and Old St Mellons)CrimesRank (Pontprennau and Old St Mellons)
Cathays601 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown381 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown328 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown232 52,896 42,794 4
Penylan235 42,530 72,426 7
Plasnewydd169 102,817 52,705 5
Riverside178 82,656 62,575 6
Trowbridge206 62,275 81,912 11
Canton180 72,170 91,707 12
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
Caerau119 131,823 121,998 10
Llanrumney128 121,472 141,444 15
Fairwater106 171,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn117 151,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais118 141,249 161,227 16
Heath83 201,035 181,143 17
Llanishen93 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North87 19830 22907 19
Gabalfa80 21839 21901 20
Rumney59 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed50 24692 23698 23
Llandaff50 23491 25473 25
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 25530 24504 24
Rhiwbina38 27400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill39 26355 27300 27
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Pontprennau and Old St Mellons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20244
July 202418
June 202418
May 202433

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202528
March 202525
February 202527
January 202524
December 202424
November 202411
October 202424
September 202412
August 202428
July 202421
June 202454
May 202437

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 202415
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 202514
January 202510
December 202423
November 202413
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Lewis Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blackbirds Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wicklow Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beck Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leacroft Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Drawlings Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ty-To-Maen Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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