Total Crime Rate
47.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wood Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cornerswell , and the 212th 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 Wood Street (CF64 2NH) in the last 12 months was 47.4 per 1,000 residents and was 16.3% lower than the Cornerswell average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 38.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wood Street (CF64 2NH), the main crime hotspot is near Dingle Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cornerswell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Victoria Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ceiriog Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dingle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosebery Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Victoria Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Railway Terrace | Under investigation |
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