Total Crime Rate
15.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blaen Y Coed area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pentyrch and St Fagans , and the 119th 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 Blaen Y Coed (CF15 8RL) in the last 12 months was 15.7 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blaen Y Coed (CF15 8RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bryn Derwen, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oak Tree Close (1 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bryn Derwen | Under investigation |
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