Crime in Cyncoed: statistics, rates and trends
515 crimes were recorded in Cyncoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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515 crimes were recorded in Cyncoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cyncoed has the 3,498th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cyncoed | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 515 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.3 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,445 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cyncoed was highest in the year to July 2021 (795 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (493). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 515 | 38.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 511 | 38.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 493 | 36.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 572 | 42.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 639 | 47.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 795 | 59.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 626 | 46.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 587 | 43.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 636 | 47.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cyncoed over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+58%) and other theft (+24%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 12.0 | 0.35 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 4.5 | 0.54 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 4.1 | 0.27 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.9 | 0.80 | -21% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -16% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +24% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -29% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +9% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cyncoed
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cyncoed recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cyncoed
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cyncoed recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cyncoed
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cyncoed recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cyncoed
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cyncoed recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cyncoed
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cyncoed recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cyncoed
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cyncoed recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cyncoed
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cyncoed recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cyncoed
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cyncoed recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cyncoed
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cyncoed recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cyncoed
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cyncoed recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cyncoed
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cyncoed recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cyncoed
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cyncoed recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cyncoed
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cyncoed recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cyncoed
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cyncoed recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cyncoed, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cyncoed.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cyncoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwyn | 1,158 | 74.8 | +95% |
| Llanishen | 909 | 85.0 | +122% |
| Heath | 923 | 70.8 | +85% |
| Penylan | 1,132 | 84.5 | +121% |
| Gabalfa | 913 | 91.1 | +138% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 298 | 25.9 | -32% |
| Plasnewydd | 2,319 | 115.6 | +202% |
| Llanrumney | 1,325 | 112.2 | +193% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cyncoed over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Celyn Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 26 |
| On or near Llwyn Castan | 23 |
| On or near Glyn Coed Road | 22 |
| On or near Ullswater Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Ambleside Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Carnegie Drive | 17 |
| On or near Black Oak Road | 15 |
| On or near Glyn Rhosyn | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cyncoed over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 16.3% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Cyncoed has an estimated population of 13,445. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cyncoed sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cyncoed |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Cyncoed a safe place to live?
Cyncoed recorded 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cyncoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (60).
Is crime in Cyncoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cyncoed was almost unchanged on the year before: 515 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 511 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cyncoed?
Cyncoed is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cyncoed. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.