Crime Rate in Llandaff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llandaff

The total recorded crimes in Llandaff, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llandaff crime rate of 1.46 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 Llandaff, encompassing approximately 21,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Llandaff Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Thistle Way with total crimes: 3
  • Holgate Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Llandaff?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Llandaff demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 491 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llandaff recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Llandaff had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 473 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llandaff recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llandaff Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Llandaff has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 27th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Llandaff crimes were 491. The crime rate of Llandaff in 2024 was 23.09 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llandaff were around 473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.24 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Llandaff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202424
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Llandaff in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Thistle Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Holgate Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rachel Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Palace Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A4119 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Buckley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Howell'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Deans Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Chapel Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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