Total Crime Rate
36.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maes Y Bryn area has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pentyrch and St Fagans , and the 315th 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 Maes Y Bryn (CF15 8BB) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 24.1% lower than the Pentyrch and St Fagans average (48.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maes Y Bryn (CF15 8BB), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pentyrch and St Fagans| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Springfield Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chapel Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brynhyfryd | — |
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