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Crime in Pontprennau

Pontprennau had 174 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 50% on the three months before.

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

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97.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+50%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common39 in 3 months

Month by month

47 Mar 29 Apr 40 May 45 Jun 66 Jul 63 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3922%
shoplifting3420%
violence2917%
public order2011%
criminal damage159%
theft116%
vehicle crime85%
other crime74%

Pontprennau against Cardiff

TypePontprennau per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence16.334▼ 9%
Burglary1.73.1–
Vehicle crime4.55.7–
Anti-social behaviour21.916▲ 290%
Theft and robbery9.58.1–

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%
Old St Mellons124.8▲ 10%
Pentwyn98.2▲ 57%
Pontprennau97.6▲ 50%
St Edeyrn's Village85.1▲ 28%
Cyncoed70.9▲ 6%
Lisvane39.4▲ 20%
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 Pontprennau a safe area?

Pontprennau had about 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Pontprennau?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (39), followed by shoplifting (34) and violence (29).