Crime Rates at Rhodfa Lewis, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 6YP

Rhodfa Lewis area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 291st 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 Rhodfa Lewis (CF3 6YP) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 47.1% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rhodfa Lewis (CF3 6YP), the main crime hotspot is near Lewis Crescent. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.