Crime in Cyncoed: statistics, rates and trends
531 crimes were recorded in Cyncoed in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (63) and vehicle crime (62) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cyncoed | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 531 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,445 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cyncoed peaked in the year to August 2021 (797 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (493). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 531 | 39.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 36.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 493 | 36.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 587 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 636 | 47.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 797 | 59.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 627 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 579 | 43.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 634 | 47.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 40 to 57, while burglary fell from 36 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 11.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 4.2 | 8.5 | +42% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cyncoed; the highest is Plasnewydd (117.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Lisvane and Thornhill (26.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cyncoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwyn | 1,153 | 74.5 | +89% |
| Llanishen | 906 | 84.7 | +115% |
| Heath | 907 | 69.6 | +76% |
| Penylan | 1,152 | 86.0 | +118% |
| Gabalfa | 951 | 94.9 | +140% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 300 | 26.1 | -34% |
| Plasnewydd | 2,347 | 117.0 | +196% |
| Llanrumney | 1,370 | 116.0 | +194% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Cyncoed over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Celyn Avenue” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Celyn Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 26 |
| On or near Llwyn Castan | 26 |
| On or near Glyn Coed Road | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Ullswater Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Ambleside Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Black Oak Road | 16 |
| On or near Carnegie Drive | 16 |
| On or near Ty Cerrig | 15 |
Of the 468 crimes in Cyncoed with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 37.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 17.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Cyncoed has an estimated population of 13,445 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.3%, against 17.1%), more students (12.8%, against 7.9%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cyncoed average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cyncoed | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Cyncoed a safe place to live?
Cyncoed recorded 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cyncoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Cyncoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cyncoed was up 7% on the year before: 531 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cyncoed?
About 13,445 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cyncoed?
Cyncoed is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.