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Crime

Crime in Cyncoed

Cyncoed had 165 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 41st of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% below the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

CF23, Cardiff · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cyncoed

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70.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
41 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

62 Mar 43 Apr 51 May 43 Jun 62 Jul 60 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cyncoed. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5433%
public order2817%
anti-social behaviour2716%
theft138%
vehicle crime117%
burglary95%
criminal damage74%
shoplifting74%

Cyncoed against Cardiff

TypeCyncoed per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence23.234▲ 2%
Burglary3.93.1–
Vehicle crime4.75.7▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour11.616▲ 29%
Theft and robbery68.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pentwyn98.2▲ 57%
Penylan92.2▲ 22%
Llanedeyrn83.3▲ 3%
Cyncoed70.9▲ 6%
Heath70.6▲ 3%
Rhydypenau59.3▲ 19%
Lakeside55▲ 13%
See every Cardiff area ranked on the crime in Cardiff page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cyncoed a safe area?

Cyncoed had about 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 41 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cyncoed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (54), followed by public order (28) and anti-social behaviour (27).