Total Crime Rate
45.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakdene Close area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed , and the 392nd 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 Oakdene Close (CF23 6HJ) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.9% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakdene Close (CF23 6HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ogwen Drive. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Ogwen Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ontario Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ontario Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oakdene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cefn-Coed Crescent | Under investigation |
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