Crime Rate in Llandaff North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llandaff North

The total recorded crimes in Llandaff North, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llandaff North crime rate of 3.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Llandaff North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lydstep Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Llanidloes Road with total crimes: 7
  • Western Avenue North with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Llandaff North has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llandaff North)CrimesRank (Llandaff North)CrimesRank (Llandaff North)
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
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
Lisvane and Thornhill39 26355 27300 27
Radyr30 28261 28247 28

Llandaff North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 202521
December 20249
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202529
March 202526
February 202517
January 202514
December 202418
November 202427
October 202418
September 202417
August 202413
July 202414
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 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
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Llandaff North in May 2025

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

1. Lydstep Crescent (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Llanidloes Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Western Avenue North (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cathedral View (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Durlston Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aberdore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Appledore Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Aberporth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Heol Amlwch (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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