Pentwyn crime figures: 119 offences reported in September, down 6% on August

Pentwyn recorded 119 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 6% on August (127), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 37 reports, or 31% of the total, followed by vehicle crime (20) and public order (15).

Neighbourhood officers currently list vehicle crime as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	37	39	−2
Vehicle crime	20	13	+7
Public order	15	18	−3
Anti-social behaviour	13	17	−4
Criminal damage and arson	11	9	+2
Other theft	8	5	+3
Other crime	6	3	+3
Burglary	4	5	−1
Shoplifting	1	14	−13
Robbery	1	0	new
Bicycle theft	1	1	0
Drugs	1	2	−1
Theft from the person	1	0	new
Possession of weapons	0	1	−1
Total	119	127	−8

Where it was reported

1. On or near Bryn Celyn: 11
2. On or near Pant Glas: 11
3. On or near Bryn-y-nant: 7
4. On or near Llanedeyrn Drive: 6
5. On or near Heddfaen North: 6
6. On or near Waun Fach: 5

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 81
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 11
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 11
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• Offender given a caution: 1

Figures are from South Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.