Total Crime Rate
54.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maes Y Llech area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pentyrch and St Fagans , and the 462nd 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 Llech (CF15 8GL) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 13.0% higher 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maes Y Llech (CF15 8GL), the main crime hotspot is near Arudur Hen. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 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 | Public order | Holgate Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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