Total Crime Rate
75.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shelley Crescent area has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cornerswell , and the 132nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shelley Crescent (CF64 2RR) in the last 12 months was 75.3 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% higher 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -53.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 35.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shelley Crescent (CF64 2RR), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Byron Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Plassey Square | 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 |
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