Crime in Lisvane and Thornhill: statistics, rates and trends
298 crimes were recorded in Lisvane and Thornhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lisvane and Thornhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Lisvane and Thornhill
- Types of crime in Lisvane and Thornhill
- Lisvane and Thornhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lisvane and Thornhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lisvane and Thornhill
- Population and deprivation in Lisvane and Thornhill
- Questions about crime in Lisvane and Thornhill
- About this data
298 crimes were recorded in Lisvane and Thornhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lisvane and Thornhill has the 3,844th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lisvane and Thornhill | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 298 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.9 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,497 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lisvane and Thornhill was highest in the year to July 2020 (412 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (294). Over the whole period it fell 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 298 | 25.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 325 | 28.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 339 | 29.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 294 | 25.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 366 | 31.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 405 | 35.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 412 | 35.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 359 | 31.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 405 | 35.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lisvane and Thornhill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 8.5 | 0.25 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.3 | 0.22 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -6% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.3 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Other theft | 22 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.6 | 0.23 | -14% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.8 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lisvane and Thornhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lisvane and Thornhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lisvane and Thornhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lisvane and Thornhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lisvane and Thornhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lisvane and Thornhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lisvane and Thornhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lisvane and Thornhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lisvane and Thornhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lisvane and Thornhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lisvane and Thornhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lisvane and Thornhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lisvane and Thornhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lisvane and Thornhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lisvane and Thornhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lisvane and Thornhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lisvane and Thornhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanishen | 909 | 85.0 | +228% |
| Rhiwbina | 335 | 28.6 | +10% |
| Cyncoed | 515 | 38.3 | +48% |
| Heath | 923 | 70.8 | +173% |
| Pentwyn | 1,158 | 74.8 | +189% |
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,142 | 70.6 | +172% |
| Pontprennau and Old St Mellons | 735 | 58.2 | +124% |
| Gabalfa | 913 | 91.1 | +251% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lisvane and Thornhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cavendish Close | 42 |
| On or near Y Deri Duon | 19 |
| On or near Maerdy Lane | 12 |
| On or near Cefn Mably Road | 11 |
| On or near Dderwen Deg | 11 |
| On or near Heol Nant Glandulas | 10 |
| On or near Deganwy Close | 8 |
| On or near Thornhill Road | 8 |
| On or near Bryn Glas | 7 |
| On or near Cefn Onn Meadows | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lisvane and Thornhill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 29.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Lisvane and Thornhill has an estimated population of 11,497. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lisvane and Thornhill sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lisvane and Thornhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Lisvane and Thornhill a safe place to live?
Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lisvane and Thornhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Lisvane and Thornhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lisvane and Thornhill was down 8% on the year before: 298 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 325 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lisvane and Thornhill?
Lisvane and Thornhill is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lisvane and Thornhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.