Crime Rates at Whinchat Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0PA

Whinchat Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney , and the 332nd 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 Whinchat Close (CF3 0PA) in the last 12 months was 38.7 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% lower than the Rumney average (79.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whinchat Close (CF3 0PA), the main crime hotspot is near Syon Park Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.