Crime in Llandaff: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Llandaff in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (116), shoplifting (73) and anti-social behaviour (63) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,964th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Llandaff | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 468 | 42,811 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,083 | 383,919 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Llandaff peaked in the year to August 2018 (592 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (381). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 468 | 51.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 381 | 41.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 504 | 55.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 488 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 468 | 51.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 509 | 56.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 507 | 55.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 534 | 58.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 592 | 65.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 63 and vehicle crime rose from 35 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 12.8 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Llandaff.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llandaff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff North | 858 | 99.0 | +92% |
| Fairwater | 1,316 | 94.2 | +83% |
| Canton | 1,499 | 89.0 | +73% |
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,170 | 72.3 | +40% |
| Gabalfa | 951 | 94.9 | +84% |
| Ely | 1,886 | 118.8 | +131% |
| Caerau | 1,700 | 141.6 | +175% |
| Riverside | 2,505 | 175.8 | +241% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Llandaff over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ely Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ely Road | 36 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Fordwell | 19 |
| On or near Thistle Way | 18 |
| On or near Insole Place | 17 |
| On or near Rookwood Close | 16 |
| On or near Radyr Court Close | 13 |
| On or near Rachel Close | 12 |
| On or near Buckley Close | 11 |
Of the 405 crimes in Llandaff with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Llandaff has an estimated population of 9,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.4%, against 18.2%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llandaff average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Llandaff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llandaff a safe place to live?
Llandaff recorded 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,964th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Llandaff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (73).
Is crime in Llandaff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llandaff was up 23% on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 381 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llandaff?
About 9,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llandaff?
Llandaff is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.