Crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans: statistics, rates and trends
514 crimes were recorded in Pentyrch and St Fagans in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans at a glance
- Crime trends in Pentyrch and St Fagans
- Types of crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans
- Pentyrch and St Fagans compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pentyrch and St Fagans
- Population and deprivation in Pentyrch and St Fagans
- Questions about crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans
- About this data
514 crimes were recorded in Pentyrch and St Fagans in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pentyrch and St Fagans has the 3,049th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pentyrch and St Fagans | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 514 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.4 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,407 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans was highest in the year to July 2025 (530 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (371). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 514 | 49.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 530 | 50.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 492 | 47.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 521 | 50.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 401 | 38.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 410 | 39.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 371 | 35.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 394 | 37.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 466 | 44.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pentyrch and St Fagans 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 public order (+41%) and criminal damage and arson (+38%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%) and drugs (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +6% |
| Public order | 86 | 8.3 | 1.24 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +38% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +26% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +42% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -32% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 15 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 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pentyrch and St Fagans
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pentyrch and St Fagans, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pentyrch and St Fagans.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pentyrch and St Fagans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyr | 227 | 30.1 | -39% |
| Fairwater | 1,306 | 93.5 | +89% |
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,142 | 70.6 | +43% |
| Llandaff | 448 | 49.3 | -0% |
| Ely | 1,847 | 116.4 | +136% |
| Llandaff North | 845 | 97.5 | +97% |
| Caerau | 1,697 | 141.3 | +186% |
| Rhiwbina | 335 | 28.6 | -42% |
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 Pentyrch and St Fagans over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llys Illtern | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Pentrebane Drive | 39 |
| On or near Falconwood Drive | 30 |
| On or near Heol Danyrodyn | 21 |
| On or near Llantrisant Road | 21 |
| On or near Bronllwyn | 13 |
| On or near Mountain Road | 12 |
| On or near Coedlan Y Trenshys | 11 |
| On or near Llys Tripp | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pentyrch and St Fagans 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 | 196 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 17.5% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Pentyrch and St Fagans has an estimated population of 10,407. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pentyrch and St Fagans sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pentyrch and St Fagans |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Pentyrch and St Fagans a safe place to live?
Pentyrch and St Fagans recorded 49.4 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 Pentyrch and St Fagans?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (86).
Is crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pentyrch and St Fagans was down 3% on the year before: 514 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 530 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pentyrch and St Fagans?
Pentyrch and St Fagans 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 Pentyrch and St Fagans. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.