Crime Rates at Caernarvon Way, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1RX

Caernarvon Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 73rd 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 Caernarvon Way (CF3 1RX) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 82.4% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -89.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Caernarvon Way (CF3 1RX), the main crime hotspot is near Abergele Road. Police recorded 96 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.