Total Crime Rate
32.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cowbridge Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Peterston-super-Ely , and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cowbridge Road (CF5 6SH) in the last 12 months was 32.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cowbridge Road (CF5 6SH), 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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