Crime Rates at Princes Street, Cardiff, CF24 3SL

Princes Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Plasnewydd , and the 285th lowest 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 Princes Street (CF24 3SL) in the last 12 months was 32.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.5% lower than the Plasnewydd average (118.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Princes Street (CF24 3SL), the main crime hotspot is near Cyril Crescent. Police recorded 99 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.