Crime Rates at Vellacott Close, Cardiff, CF10 4AF

Vellacott Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown , and the 469th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Vellacott Close (CF10 4AF) in the last 12 months was 74.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.3% lower than the Butetown average (249.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Vellacott Close (CF10 4AF), the main crime hotspot is near North Church Street. Police recorded 97 crimes here, including 58 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.