Total Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Prospect Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Llandaff , and the 31st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Prospect Drive (CF5 2HL) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Llandaff average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Prospect Drive (CF5 2HL), the main crime hotspot is near Rookwood Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Other theft | Fairwater Grove West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Insole Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Insole Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Insole Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Insole Gardens | Under investigation |
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