Crime Rates at Woosnam Close, Cardiff, CF23 9DN

Woosnam Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan , and the 456th highest crime rate of 1,013 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 Woosnam Close (CF23 9DN) in the last 12 months was 74.2 per 1,000 residents and was 14.4% lower than the Penylan average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 27.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 60.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woosnam Close (CF23 9DN), the main crime hotspot is near Colchester Court. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.