Total Crime Rate
16.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hollington Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 128th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hollington Drive (CF23 8PG) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hollington Drive (CF23 8PG), the main crime hotspot is near Crawford Drive. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Cork Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hotham Close | Under investigation |
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