Total Crime Rate
44.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Carne area has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais , and the 383rd lowest 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 Heol Carne (CF14 1HD) in the last 12 months was 44.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.8% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average (60.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Carne (CF14 1HD), the main crime hotspot is near Glas Canol. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Whitchurch and Tongwynlais| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heol-Y-Waun | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heol-Y-Waun | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heol Madoc | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Maelog Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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