Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Johns Crescent area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 1,028 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 St Johns Crescent (CF14 7AG) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.5% 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 Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Johns Crescent (CF14 7AG), the main crime hotspot is near Park View Court. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 16 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 | Public order | Park Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St John'S Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitchurch | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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