Total Crime Rate
193.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Began Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons , and the 139th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Began Road (CF3 9XJ) in the last 12 months was 193.9 per 1,000 residents and was 147.0% higher 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 Shoplifting with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 44.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 49.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Began Road (CF3 9XJ), the main crime hotspot is near Blackbirds Way. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pontprennau and Old St Mellons| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ruperra Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blackbirds Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackbirds Way | Under investigation |
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