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Crime in Rhydypenau

Rhydypenau had 165 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 67 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

CF14, Cardiff · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Rhydypenau

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67crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
43 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common45 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Apr 45 May 50 Jun 53 Jul 43 Aug 69 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4527%
vehicle crime3421%
anti-social behaviour1912%
public order1710%
criminal damage117%
theft117%
shoplifting85%
burglary85%

Rhydypenau against Cardiff

TypeRhydypenau per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence18.332.2▼ 4%
Burglary3.23.1▼ 33%
Vehicle crime13.87.3–
Anti-social behaviour7.717.7▲ 90%
Theft and robbery5.77.6▲ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llanishen102.7▲ 10%
Llanedeyrn79.5▲ 2%
Cyncoed78.2▲ 33%
Rhydypenau67▲ 22%
Heath66.2▼ 13%
Birchgrove65.5▲ 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 Rhydypenau a safe area?

Rhydypenau had about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 43 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rhydypenau?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (45), followed by vehicle crime (34) and anti-social behaviour (19).