WAVELL CLOSE, CF14 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF14 5LQ

WAVELL CLOSE, CF14 5LQ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.52 per 1,000 population. This CF14 5LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF14 postcode area, which has experienced 284 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF14 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF14 5LQ, encompassing approximately 1584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF14 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Tedder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Merlin with total crimes: 3

WAVELL CLOSE, CF14 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.52166.67%
Vehicle crime45.050.00%
Public order42.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Other crime21.260.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8950.00%
Public order21.89-33.33%
Other theft11.260.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.890.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.16-50.00%
Public order31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.100.00%
Vehicle crime43.7933.33%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Other theft11.890.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94100.00%
Vehicle crime23.790.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.05-40.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5725.00%
Public order33.16200.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.68-33.33%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.360.00%
Public order43.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF14 5LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eton Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tedder Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Heol Merlin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Portfield Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rhyd-Y-Penau Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Fishguard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cefn Carnau Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Trenchard Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Three Arches Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Park End Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wavell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Duffryn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1