Crime Rate in Lisvane and Thornhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lisvane and Thornhill

The total recorded crimes in Lisvane and Thornhill, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lisvane and Thornhill crime rate of 2.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lisvane and Thornhill, encompassing approximately 19,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lisvane and Thornhill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cavendish Close with total crimes: 5
  • Mayflower Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Carlton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lisvane and Thornhill?

To understand the safety of Lisvane and Thornhill, we need to analyze Lisvane and Thornhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Lisvane and Thornhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 355 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lisvane and Thornhill recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Lisvane and Thornhill had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 300 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lisvane and Thornhill recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Lisvane and Thornhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Lisvane and Thornhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lisvane and Thornhill has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 26th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Lisvane and Thornhill crimes were 355. The crime rate of Lisvane and Thornhill in 2024 was 18.22 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lisvane and Thornhill were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.40 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lisvane and Thornhill)CrimesRank (Lisvane and Thornhill)CrimesRank (Lisvane and Thornhill)
Cathays601 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown381 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown328 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown232 52,896 42,794 4
Penylan235 42,530 72,426 7
Plasnewydd169 102,817 52,705 5
Riverside178 82,656 62,575 6
Trowbridge206 62,275 81,912 11
Canton180 72,170 91,707 12
Ely173 92,068 102,180 8
Splott140 111,831 112,040 9
Caerau119 131,823 121,998 10
Llanrumney128 121,472 141,444 15
Fairwater106 171,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn117 151,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais118 141,249 161,227 16
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons108 161,006 19783 22
Heath83 201,035 181,143 17
Llanishen93 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North87 19830 22907 19
Gabalfa80 21839 21901 20
Rumney59 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed50 24692 23698 23
Llandaff50 23491 25473 25
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 25530 24504 24
Rhiwbina38 27400 26419 26
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Lisvane and Thornhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 202417
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202415

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20249
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20259
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lisvane and Thornhill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lisvane and Thornhill postcode area is presented below.

1. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
2. Mayflower Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Carlton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Thornhill Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Mount St Denys (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Cherrydown Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Y Deri Duon (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rhiwlas (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Edgehill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Merlin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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