Crime Rates at Chapel Wood, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9EE

Chapel Wood area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Pentwyn , and the 56th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Wood (CF23 9EE) in the last 12 months was 352.5 per 1,000 residents and was 311.3% higher than the Pentwyn average (85.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 52 (≈ 213.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Wood (CF23 9EE), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Wood. Police recorded 86 crimes here, including 52 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.