Crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons: statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons at a glance
- Crime trends in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Types of crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Pontprennau and Old St Mellons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Population and deprivation in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Questions about crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- About this data
735 crimes were recorded in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 234 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pontprennau and Old St Mellons has the 2,677th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pontprennau and Old St Mellons | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 735 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,638 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,070 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (735). 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 | 735 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 928 | 73.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 953 | 75.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 910 | 72.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 826 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 937 | 74.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 895 | 70.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 991 | 78.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,070 | 84.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+28%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-69%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 18.5 | 0.54 | -15% |
| Public order | 118 | 9.3 | 1.41 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 6.2 | 0.74 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -21% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -69% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -36% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -26% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +38% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +267% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 18 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 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 11 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 267% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons 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 down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pontprennau and Old St Mellons, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pontprennau and Old St Mellons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontprennau and Old St Mellons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrumney | 1,325 | 112.2 | +93% |
| Pentwyn | 1,158 | 74.8 | +29% |
| Trowbridge | 1,852 | 102.4 | +76% |
| Rumney | 621 | 66.2 | +14% |
| Cyncoed | 515 | 38.3 | -34% |
| Lisvane and Thornhill | 298 | 25.9 | -55% |
| Llanishen | 909 | 85.0 | +46% |
| Penylan | 1,132 | 84.5 | +45% |
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 Pontprennau and Old St Mellons over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beck Court | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Lewis Crescent | 50 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Leacroft Place | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 24 |
| On or near Drawlings Close | 22 |
| On or near Potter Street | 19 |
| On or near Heol Booths | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons 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 | 240 | 32.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 28.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons has an estimated population of 12,638. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pontprennau and Old St Mellons |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Pontprennau and Old St Mellons a safe place to live?
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons recorded 58.2 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 Pontprennau and Old St Mellons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (118).
Is crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons was down 21% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 928 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pontprennau and Old St Mellons?
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons 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 Pontprennau and Old St Mellons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.