Crime Rates at Maelfa, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PL

Maelfa area has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pentwyn , and the 224th highest crime rate of 1,013 local areas in Cardiff .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Maelfa (CF23 9PL) in the last 12 months was 136.8 per 1,000 residents and was 89.1% higher than the Pentwyn average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -37.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 76.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maelfa (CF23 9PL), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Wood. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.