Crime Rate in Llandaff North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llandaff North

The total recorded crimes in Llandaff North, Cardiff, UK in February 2026 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llandaff North crime rate of 3.52 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Llandaff North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Avenue North with total crimes: 6
  • Durlston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Colwill Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Llandaff North)CrimesRank (Llandaff North)CrimesRank (Llandaff North)
CathaysNA NA9,209 15,953 1
AdamsdownNA NA5,058 35,023 2
ButetownNA NA5,530 25,000 3
GrangetownNA NA2,896 42,794 4
PlasnewyddNA NA2,817 52,705 5
RiversideNA NA2,656 62,575 6
PenylanNA NA2,530 72,426 7
ElyNA NA2,068 102,180 8
TrowbridgeNA NA2,275 81,912 11
SplottNA NA1,831 112,040 9
CantonNA NA2,170 91,707 12
CaerauNA NA1,823 121,998 10
FairwaterNA NA1,591 131,638 13
PentwynNA NA1,471 151,461 14
LlanrumneyNA NA1,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and TongwynlaisNA NA1,249 161,227 16
HeathNA NA1,035 181,143 17
LlanishenNA NA1,079 17970 18
Pontprennau and Old St MellonsNA NA1,006 19783 22
GabalfaNA NA839 21901 20
RumneyNA NA840 20787 21
CyncoedNA NA692 23698 23
Pentyrch and St FagansNA NA530 24504 24
LlandaffNA NA491 25473 25
RhiwbinaNA NA400 26419 26
Lisvane and ThornhillNA NA355 27300 27
RadyrNA NA261 28247 28

Llandaff North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202613
December 20256
November 20254
October 202514
September 202510
August 202513
July 202513
June 202515
May 202517
April 202516
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202623
December 202510
November 202526
October 202524
September 202522
August 202516
July 202530
June 202514
May 202519
April 202529
March 202526
February 202517

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20251
October 20255
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
February 20253

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 202514
September 20258
August 20257
July 202513
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20257
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20256
November 20258
October 20256
September 20255
August 20259
July 202510
June 202510
May 202515
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20257
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Llandaff North in February 2026

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

1. Western Avenue North (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Durlston Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Colwill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Radyr Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Llys Pum Cyfair (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aberdore Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Llanidloes Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Fox Russell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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