Total Crime Rate
50.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cefn Coed Gardens 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 Gardens (CF23 6AX) 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 Gardens (CF23 6AX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Huron Crescent, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cyncoed| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tŷ Gwyn Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ffordd Bodlyn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cefn-Coed Crescent | Under investigation |
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