Crime Rates at Bishops Close, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1PL

Bishops Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais , and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 1,013 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 Bishops Close (CF14 1PL) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.3% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bishops Close (CF14 1PL), the main crime hotspot is near Colwinstone Street. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.