Total Crime Rate
32.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais , and the 282nd 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 This (CF4 1PL) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.3% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode CF4 1PL, the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cardiff| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Llandaf | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Station Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hawthorn Road East | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Clos Newydd | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Llandaf | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Clyro Place | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Heol Don | Under investigation |
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