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Crime in Pentwyn

Pentwyn had 307 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 98.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 57% on the three months before.

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

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98.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+57%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common87 in 3 months

Month by month

52 Mar 63 Apr 80 May 76 Jun 113 Jul 118 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8728%
anti-social behaviour5016%
shoplifting4715%
public order3511%
vehicle crime237%
criminal damage217%
burglary134%
theft103%

Pentwyn against Cardiff

TypePentwyn per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence27.834▲ 9%
Burglary4.23.1–
Vehicle crime7.45.7–
Anti-social behaviour1616▲ 163%
Theft and robbery5.18.1▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llanrumney126.5▲ 14%
Pentwyn98.2▲ 57%
Pontprennau97.6▲ 50%
St Edeyrn's Village85.1▲ 28%
Llanedeyrn83.3▲ 3%
Cyncoed70.9▲ 6%
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 Pentwyn a safe area?

Pentwyn had about 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pentwyn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (87), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and shoplifting (47).