Total Crime Rate
72.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Draenen Wen area has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Peterston-super-Ely , and the 143rd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
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 Heol Draenen Wen (CF5 5TZ) in the last 12 months was 72.3 per 1,000 residents and was 150.2% higher than the Peterston-super-Ely average (28.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Draenen Wen (CF5 5TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Brundall Crescent. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Peterston-super-Ely| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heol Collen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol Collen | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol Collen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sanctuary Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol Collen | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Knightswell Close | Under investigation |
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