Total Crime Rate
60.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hampton Court Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan , and the 493rd 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 Hampton Court Road (CF23 9DH) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.6% lower than the Penylan average (93.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 268.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hampton Court Road (CF23 9DH), the main crime hotspot is near Colchester Court. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penylan| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Earls Court Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Colchester Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Colchester Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hammond Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Firstbrook Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Sharpe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Sharpe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Doe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colchester Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Salmon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Baron'S Court Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Colchester Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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