Crime Rate in Llandaff North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llandaff North

The total recorded crimes in Llandaff North, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llandaff North crime rate of 2.89 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 North, encompassing approximately 22,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Llandaff North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Avenue North with total crimes: 8
  • Western Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Clos Corris with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llandaff North?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Llandaff North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 830 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llandaff North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Llandaff North had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 907 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llandaff North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llandaff North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Llandaff North has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Llandaff North crimes were 830. The crime rate of Llandaff North in 2024 was 37.48 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llandaff North were around 907 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.96 (year) or 3.41 (month) ranking 19 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
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
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Llandaff North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202426
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202517
January 202514
December 202418
November 202427
October 202418
September 202417
August 202413
July 202414
June 202436
May 202417
April 202421

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 202438
May 202422
April 202413

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202521
December 20249
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Llandaff North in March 2025

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

1. Western Avenue North (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Western Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Clos Corris (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Llandaf (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cefn Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. River View (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lydstep Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aberdore Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Llanidloes Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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