Crime Rate in Llandaff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llandaff

The total recorded crimes in Llandaff, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llandaff crime rate of 2.35 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Llandaff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rachel Close with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 May 2025 the Llandaff has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llandaff)CrimesRank (Llandaff)CrimesRank (Llandaff)
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
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 25530 24504 24
Rhiwbina38 27400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill39 26355 27300 27
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Llandaff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Rachel Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Robbery1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
4. Radyr Court Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ely Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hughs Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Fordwell (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. River View Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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