Crime Rates at Clos Newydd, Cardiff, CF14 2BA

Clos Newydd area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais , and the 319th lowest crime rate of 1,013 local areas in Cardiff .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Clos Newydd (CF14 2BA) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.0% 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 Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Clos Newydd (CF14 2BA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.