Crime in Pentwyn: statistics, rates and trends
1,158 crimes were recorded in Pentwyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
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1,158 crimes were recorded in Pentwyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 489 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pentwyn has the 2,035th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pentwyn | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,158 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.8 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,483 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pentwyn was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,691 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,158). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 1,158 | 74.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,411 | 91.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,392 | 89.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,421 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,405 | 90.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,625 | 105.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,691 | 109.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,688 | 109.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,676 | 108.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pentwyn 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 other theft (+31%) and burglary (+26%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and drugs (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 489 | 31.6 | 0.92 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -36% |
| Public order | 114 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 6.5 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -62% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.0 | 0.62 | -24% |
| Burglary | 44 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +26% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +3% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.13 | +13% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +367% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pentwyn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pentwyn recorded 489 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pentwyn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pentwyn recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pentwyn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pentwyn recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pentwyn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pentwyn recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pentwyn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pentwyn recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pentwyn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pentwyn recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pentwyn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pentwyn recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pentwyn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pentwyn recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pentwyn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pentwyn recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pentwyn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pentwyn recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pentwyn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pentwyn recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pentwyn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pentwyn recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pentwyn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pentwyn recorded 6 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pentwyn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pentwyn recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pentwyn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pentwyn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pentwyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyncoed | 515 | 38.3 | -49% |
| Llanrumney | 1,325 | 112.2 | +50% |
| Pontprennau and Old St Mellons | 735 | 58.2 | -22% |
| Rumney | 621 | 66.2 | -11% |
| Penylan | 1,132 | 84.5 | +13% |
| Llanishen | 909 | 85.0 | +14% |
| Plasnewydd | 2,319 | 115.6 | +55% |
| Heath | 923 | 70.8 | -5% |
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 Pentwyn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coed-Y-Gores | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Chapel Wood | 69 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Lincoln Court | 51 |
| On or near Eastside Quarter | 48 |
| On or near The Hawthorns | 47 |
| On or near Pentwyn Drive | 45 |
| On or near Bryn-Y-Nant | 41 |
| On or near Bryn Celyn | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pentwyn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 277 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Pentwyn has an estimated population of 15,483. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pentwyn sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pentwyn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.5% |
Is Pentwyn a safe place to live?
Pentwyn recorded 74.8 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 Pentwyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 489 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Pentwyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pentwyn was down 18% on the year before: 1,158 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,411 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pentwyn?
Pentwyn 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 Pentwyn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.