Crime Rate in Llanishen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanishen

The total recorded crimes in Llanishen, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanishen crime rate of 3.40 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 Llanishen, encompassing approximately 27,366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llanishen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Tatham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Llanishen?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Llanishen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1079 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llanishen recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Llanishen had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 970 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanishen recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanishen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llanishen has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 18th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Llanishen crimes were 1,079. The crime rate of Llanishen in 2024 was 39.43 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanishen were around 970 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.45 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanishen)CrimesRank (Llanishen)CrimesRank (Llanishen)
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
Llandaff North87 19830 22907 19
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

Llanishen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202532
February 202527
January 202527
December 202427
November 202430
October 202424
September 202419
August 202424
July 202414
June 202460
May 202426

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 202514
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 202517
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202516
February 202521
January 202515
December 202427
November 202420
October 20249
September 202423
August 202421
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Llanishen in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Tatham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
5. Cheam Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gilwern Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bethel Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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