Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cae Newydd area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Peterston-super-Ely , and the 98th lowest 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 Cae Newydd (CF5 6FF) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 23.5% lower than the Peterston-super-Ely average (28.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 126.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cae Newydd (CF5 6FF), the main crime hotspot is near Campbell Court. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Campbell Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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