Crime Rates at Llwyn Castan, Cardiff, CF23 7DB

Llwyn Castan area has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed , and the 495th 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 Llwyn Castan (CF23 7DB) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Llwyn Castan (CF23 7DB), the main crime hotspot is near The Hawthorns. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 51 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.