Total Crime Rate
12.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Craig Castell area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pentyrch and St Fagans , and the 88th lowest crime rate of 1,028 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 Craig Castell (CF15 8RG) in the last 12 months was 12.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.0% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Craig Castell (CF15 8RG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near B4262, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brynhyfryd (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Pentyrch and St Fagans| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Llwyn Bryn Melyn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brynhyfryd | — |
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