Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Michaels Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Llandaff , and the 335th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Michaels Road (CF5 2AL) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 10.5% lower than the Llandaff average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Michaels Road (CF5 2AL), the main crime hotspot is near Thistle Way. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Llandaff| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenwich Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Thistle Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenwich Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Deans Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | B4488 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Thistle Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ovington Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thistle Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thistle Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thistle Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thistle Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Street | Under investigation |
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