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

Rhodfa Lewis area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 411th 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 Rhodfa Lewis (CF3 6YP) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 38.4% lower than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average (78.5 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rhodfa Lewis (CF3 6YP), the main crime hotspot is near Lewis Crescent. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.