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Crime in Lakeside

Lakeside had 150 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 53 Cardiff areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% below the middle Cardiff area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

CF23, Cardiff · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lakeside

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55crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 53Cardiff rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 37 Apr 45 May 51 Jun 57 Jul 42 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lakeside. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4127%
anti-social behaviour2718%
vehicle crime1913%
public order1913%
criminal damage149%
theft117%
burglary75%
shoplifting64%

Lakeside against Cardiff

TypeLakeside per 1,000Middle Cardiff areaChange
Violence1534▲ 17%
Burglary2.63.1▼ 30%
Vehicle crime75.7▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour9.916▲ 59%
Theft and robbery4.48.1▲ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Penylan92.2▲ 22%
Llanedeyrn83.3▲ 3%
Cyncoed70.9▲ 6%
Heath70.6▲ 3%
Birchgrove67.7▲ 19%
Rhydypenau59.3▲ 19%
Lakeside55▲ 13%
See every Cardiff area ranked on the crime in Cardiff page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lakeside a safe area?

Lakeside had about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 53 Cardiff areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lakeside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (27) and vehicle crime (19).