CF3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3

CF3, Cardiff has recorded a total of 556 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CF3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CF3, encompassing approximately 50990 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (-19.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (70) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

CF3 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Southminster Road with total crimes: 18
  • Rhymney River Bridge Road with total crimes: 14

CF3 Crime Map

Postcodes in CF3

The postcode district are associated with the CF3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CF3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17510.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour853.43-19.81%
Public order701.67-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson511.3715.91%
Shoplifting511.0050.00%
Other theft371.0012.12%
Vehicle crime320.7345.45%
Burglary180.63200.00%
Drugs140.350.00%
Other crime140.27-6.67%
Robbery40.270.00%
Theft from the person30.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21011.328.25%
Anti-social behaviour1064.12-1.85%
Public order772.08-4.94%
Criminal damage and arson441.51-13.73%
Shoplifting340.860.00%
Other theft330.67266.67%
Vehicle crime220.6522.22%
Other crime150.43-6.25%
Drugs140.29366.67%
Possession of weapons70.2740.00%
Burglary60.14-66.67%
Robbery40.120.00%
Theft from the person40.0833.33%
Bicycle theft10.08-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19410.6919.75%
Anti-social behaviour1083.8047.95%
Public order812.1219.12%
Criminal damage and arson511.598.51%
Shoplifting341.00-22.73%
Vehicle crime180.67-33.33%
Burglary180.3563.64%
Other crime160.3545.45%
Other theft90.31-65.38%
Bicycle theft50.1866.67%
Possession of weapons50.10-37.50%
Theft from the person30.10200.00%
Drugs30.06-70.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.69-16.49%
Anti-social behaviour733.18-9.88%
Public order681.43-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson471.3330.56%
Shoplifting440.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime270.86-6.90%
Other theft260.53100.00%
Other crime110.5122.22%
Burglary110.22-8.33%
Drugs100.220.00%
Possession of weapons80.20166.67%
Bicycle theft30.160.00%
Robbery30.06200.00%
Theft from the person10.06-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19410.5125.16%
Anti-social behaviour813.8030.65%
Public order741.5945.10%
Shoplifting661.4557.14%
Criminal damage and arson361.29-26.53%
Vehicle crime290.7116.00%
Other theft130.57-18.75%
Burglary120.25-7.69%
Drugs100.2425.00%
Other crime90.20-10.00%
Theft from the person50.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.0650.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1558.51-4.32%
Anti-social behaviour623.04-19.48%
Public order511.22-13.56%
Criminal damage and arson491.0019.51%
Shoplifting420.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime250.82-44.44%
Other theft160.49-23.81%
Burglary130.3130.00%
Other crime100.25-9.09%
Drugs80.20-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-60.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.963.18%
Anti-social behaviour773.1887.80%
Shoplifting631.5131.25%
Public order591.24-7.81%
Vehicle crime451.1655.17%
Criminal damage and arson410.885.13%
Other theft210.80-8.70%
Other crime110.4157.14%
Drugs100.220.00%
Burglary100.20-65.52%
Bicycle theft50.20150.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-60.00%
Theft from the person20.04-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1578.9815.44%
Public order643.0842.22%
Shoplifting481.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour410.94-35.94%
Criminal damage and arson390.80-7.14%
Vehicle crime290.76-12.12%
Burglary290.57107.14%
Other theft230.57-41.03%
Drugs100.4542.86%
Other crime70.2040.00%
Possession of weapons50.1466.67%
Theft from the person30.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-50.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1368.47-21.84%
Anti-social behaviour642.67-30.43%
Public order451.26-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson420.88-12.50%
Other theft390.8285.71%
Shoplifting360.76-35.71%
Vehicle crime330.710.00%
Burglary140.6527.27%
Drugs70.270.00%
Other crime50.14-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.10-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.080.00%
Theft from the person30.060.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17410.538.07%
Anti-social behaviour923.4119.48%
Public order691.8023.21%
Shoplifting561.3516.67%
Criminal damage and arson481.1014.29%
Vehicle crime330.94-42.11%
Other theft210.65-38.24%
Burglary110.41-47.62%
Other crime90.2212.50%
Bicycle theft90.1850.00%
Drugs70.18-46.15%
Possession of weapons30.1450.00%
Theft from the person30.06-25.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16110.37-13.90%
Anti-social behaviour773.16-3.75%
Vehicle crime571.5114.00%
Public order561.12-15.15%
Shoplifting481.10-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson420.94-14.29%
Other theft340.829.68%
Burglary210.6750.00%
Drugs130.4144.44%
Other crime80.250.00%
Bicycle theft60.16-25.00%
Theft from the person40.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18711.0014.72%
Anti-social behaviour803.675.26%
Public order661.5732.00%
Shoplifting541.29-8.47%
Vehicle crime501.06-1.96%
Criminal damage and arson490.982.08%
Other theft310.960.00%
Burglary140.6155.56%
Drugs90.2712.50%
Other crime80.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft80.16100.00%
Theft from the person40.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16310.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour763.200.00%
Shoplifting591.490.00%
Vehicle crime511.160.00%
Public order501.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson480.980.00%
Other theft310.940.00%
Other crime120.610.00%
Burglary90.240.00%
Drugs80.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.160.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 451 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202422
May 202418
April 202427
March 202429
February 202425
January 202445
December 202329
November 202333
October 202333
September 202357
August 202350
July 202351

A total of 587 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202444
May 202451
April 202447
March 202436
February 202449
January 202441
December 202339
November 202342
October 202348
September 202342
August 202349
July 202348

A total of 2230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 171.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024175
June 2024210
May 2024194
April 2024162
March 2024194
February 2024155
January 2024162
December 2023157
November 2023136
October 2023174
September 2023161
August 2023187
July 2023163

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 635 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202434
May 202434
April 202444
March 202466
February 202442
January 202463
December 202348
November 202336
October 202356
September 202348
August 202354
July 202359

A total of 1022 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202485
June 2024106
May 2024108
April 202473
March 202481
February 202462
January 202477
December 202341
November 202364
October 202392
September 202377
August 202380
July 202376

A total of 830 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202470
June 202477
May 202481
April 202468
March 202474
February 202451
January 202459
December 202364
November 202345
October 202369
September 202356
August 202366
July 202350

A total of 334 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202433
May 20249
April 202426
March 202413
February 202416
January 202421
December 202323
November 202339
October 202321
September 202334
August 202331
July 202331

A total of 186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20246
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202329
November 202314
October 202311
September 202321
August 202314
July 20239

A total of 135 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202415
May 202416
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting20
    Drugs2
  • 2. Southminster Road
    Total18
    Public order6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Rhymney River Bridge Road
    Total14
    Public order6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Ferntree Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Watford Road
    Total10
    Burglary4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Heol Las
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 8. Primrose Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Abergele Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Somerset Court
    Total7
    Public order6
    Robbery1
  • 11. Mount Pleasant Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Greenock Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Trowbridge Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harlequin Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Glyn Rhymni
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Glan-Y-Mor Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bronte Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ilfracombe Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total6
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Caer Castell Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crediton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Tresigin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Clos Hafodyrynys
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cwrt Yr Ardal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clos Thomas
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lewis Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Pine Wood Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Llanedeyrn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 30. Colchester Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2