Total Crime Rate
50.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cefn Coed Road area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed , and the 429th 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 Cefn Coed Road (CF23 6AR) in the last 12 months was 50.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.1% higher than the Cyncoed average (37.9 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cefn Coed Road (CF23 6AR), the main crime hotspot is near Woodland Crescent. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cyncoed| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tŷ Gwyn Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ontario Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ontario Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ffordd Bodlyn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oakdene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cefn-Coed Crescent | Under investigation |
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