Crime Rates at Elmfield Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0BG

Elmfield Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 213th 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 Elmfield Close (CF3 0BG) in the last 12 months was 144.4 per 1,000 residents and was 130.7% higher than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 93.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 29.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elmfield Close (CF3 0BG), the main crime hotspot is near Ferntree Drive. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.