Crime Rate in Llanrumney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanrumney

The total recorded crimes in Llanrumney, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanrumney crime rate of 4.65 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 Llanrumney, encompassing approximately 25,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
Llanrumney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Hazlitt Close with total crimes: 9
  • Kewstoke Place with total crimes: 7

How safe is Llanrumney?

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

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Llanrumney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 1472 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Llanrumney witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Llanrumney had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 1,444 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanrumney recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanrumney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llanrumney has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 13th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Llanrumney crimes were 1,472. The crime rate of Llanrumney in 2024 was 58.00 (year) or 4.83 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanrumney were around 1,444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.89 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanrumney)CrimesRank (Llanrumney)CrimesRank (Llanrumney)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
Penylan211 62,530 72,426 7
Ely150 92,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge187 82,275 81,912 11
Splott143 111,831 112,040 9
Canton146 102,170 91,707 12
Caerau136 121,823 121,998 10
Fairwater94 171,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn110 141,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais103 151,249 161,227 16
Llanishen100 161,079 17970 18
Heath85 181,035 181,143 17
Llandaff North82 19830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons80 201,006 19783 22
Gabalfa79 21839 21901 20
Rumney65 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Llanrumney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 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 (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20254
April 20253
March 202512
February 202516
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202538
May 202544
April 202529
March 202533
February 202530
January 202534
December 202437
November 202426
October 202433
September 202429
August 202447

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202521
May 202514
April 20259
March 202516
February 202511
January 202512
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202515
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202530
April 202527
March 202522
February 20259
January 202513
December 202416
November 202417
October 202425
September 202425
August 202426

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Llanrumney in July 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hazlitt Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
3. Kewstoke Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Newport Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Coates Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Porlock Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ball Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Durleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bronte Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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