Is St. Nicholas and Llancarfan Safe?
Crime statistics for St. Nicholas and Llancarfan. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 179 total crimes recorded in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
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Month-by-month crime totals for St. Nicholas and Llancarfan — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Nicholas and Llancarfan safe?
St. Nicholas and Llancarfan has a CrimeRadar safety score of 82/100, rated Safe. A total of 179 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 20.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan in the last 12 months?
179 crimes were recorded in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 20.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (226 crimes). The most common category was Shoplifting, with 73 incidents.
What is the most common crime in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?
The most common crime in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan is Shoplifting, with 73 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan increasing or decreasing?
Crime in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 20.8% — from 226 crimes in the previous 12 months to 179 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?
St. Nicholas and Llancarfan has a safety score of 82 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does St. Nicholas and Llancarfan compare to the South Wales Police average?
St. Nicholas and Llancarfan has a safety score of 82/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. St. Nicholas and Llancarfan is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?
60% of crimes recorded in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan?
33 violent crimes were recorded in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan in the last 12 months — representing 18.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 14 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for St. Nicholas and Llancarfan last updated?
The crime data for St. Nicholas and Llancarfan was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare St. Nicholas and Llancarfan with other areas?
You can compare St. Nicholas and Llancarfan with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.