Crime Rate in Llanrumney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanrumney

The total recorded crimes in Llanrumney, Cardiff, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanrumney crime rate of 5.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Llanrumney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clevedon Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Boswell Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Llanrumney has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanrumney)CrimesRank (Llanrumney)CrimesRank (Llanrumney)
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
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
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

Llanrumney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202522
February 20259
January 202513
December 202416
November 202417
October 202425
September 202425
August 202426
July 202426
June 202464
May 202421

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202516
February 202511
January 202512
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 202418
July 202418
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202529
March 202533
February 202530
January 202534
December 202437
November 202426
October 202433
September 202429
August 202447
July 202433
June 2024102
May 202452

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202512
February 202516
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
July 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Llanrumney in May 2025

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

1. Clevedon Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Boswell Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Axbridge Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
5. Hartland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
6. Mount Pleasant Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Coates Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
8. Newport Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Ridgeway Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Dunkery Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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