Crime in Llandaff: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Llandaff in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llandaff at a glance
- Crime trends in Llandaff
- Types of crime in Llandaff
- Llandaff compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llandaff
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llandaff
- Population and deprivation in Llandaff
- Questions about crime in Llandaff
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Llandaff in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 114 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llandaff has the 3,051st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llandaff | Cardiff | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 42,057 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.3 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,083 | 383,919 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llandaff was highest in the year to July 2018 (602 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (396). 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 | 448 | 49.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 396 | 43.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 508 | 55.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 480 | 52.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 461 | 50.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 516 | 56.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 501 | 55.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 547 | 60.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 602 | 66.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llandaff 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 increases were in vehicle crime (+25%) and anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in public order (-11%) and burglary (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 12.6 | 0.37 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 8.1 | 0.98 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 6.1 | 0.39 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +25% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -11% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +118% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +14% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -11% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.73 | +50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Llandaff
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llandaff recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llandaff
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llandaff recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llandaff
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llandaff recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llandaff
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llandaff recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llandaff
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llandaff recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llandaff
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llandaff recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llandaff
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llandaff recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llandaff
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llandaff recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llandaff
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llandaff recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llandaff
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llandaff recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llandaff
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llandaff recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llandaff
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llandaff recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Llandaff
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llandaff recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Llandaff
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llandaff recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llandaff, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llandaff.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llandaff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff North | 845 | 97.5 | +98% |
| Fairwater | 1,306 | 93.5 | +90% |
| Canton | 1,470 | 87.3 | +77% |
| Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | 1,142 | 70.6 | +43% |
| Gabalfa | 913 | 91.1 | +85% |
| Ely | 1,847 | 116.4 | +136% |
| Caerau | 1,697 | 141.3 | +187% |
| Riverside | 2,509 | 176.1 | +257% |
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 Llandaff over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 36 |
| On or near Ely Road | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Thistle Way | 19 |
| On or near Fordwell | 16 |
| On or near Rookwood Close | 16 |
| On or near Insole Place | 15 |
| On or near Rachel Close | 14 |
| On or near Radyr Court Close | 13 |
| On or near Buckley Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llandaff 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 | 176 | 39.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
Llandaff has an estimated population of 9,083. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llandaff sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llandaff |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 |
Is Llandaff a safe place to live?
Llandaff recorded 49.3 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 Llandaff?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (74).
Is crime in Llandaff going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llandaff was up 13% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 396 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llandaff?
Llandaff 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 Llandaff. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.