Crime Rates at Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, CF24 4LP

Cosmeston Street area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays , and the 384th 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 Cosmeston Street (CF24 4LP) in the last 12 months was 44.7 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% lower than the Cathays average (292.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cosmeston Street (CF24 4LP), the main crime hotspot is near Gelligaer Lane. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.