Total Crime Rate
51.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Evenwood Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 433rd 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 Evenwood Close (CF23 8NF) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.0% lower than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average (78.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 25.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Evenwood Close (CF23 8NF), the main crime hotspot is near Leacroft Place. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pontprennau and Old St Mellons| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maes Y Hedydd | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chamomile Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chamomile Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chamomile Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chamomile Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chamomile Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakleafe Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pentwyn Road | Under investigation |
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