WATERLOO GARDENS, CF23 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF23 5AB

WATERLOO GARDENS, CF23 5AB, Cardiff has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.91 per 1,000 population. This CF23 5AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF23 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF23 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF23 5AB, encompassing approximately 2199 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF23 5AB area, explore the CF23 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF23 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Doe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ffordd Nowell with total crimes: 4

WATERLOO GARDENS, CF23 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.9133.33%
Public order75.4675.00%
Vehicle crime63.18100.00%
Shoplifting62.73500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7333.33%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.18-10.00%
Public order44.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-40.00%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-91.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.64140.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.46-50.00%
Other theft64.55100.00%
Public order62.73-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7325.00%
Burglary32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-60.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.00150.00%
Vehicle crime89.09-11.11%
Public order73.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1866.67%
Shoplifting52.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-33.33%
Other theft31.820.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime915.91-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.73-40.00%
Shoplifting31.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.36100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1017.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.55-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson54.09150.00%
Shoplifting52.27-50.00%
Other crime32.270.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.91333.33%
Shoplifting105.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.55100.00%
Public order41.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.82-42.86%
Burglary31.82-25.00%
Drugs31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime713.64-41.67%
Shoplifting63.18-14.29%
Public order52.7325.00%
Burglary42.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1220.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.460.00%
Shoplifting74.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.180.00%
Public order42.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Burglary21.36-50.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.2750.00%
Vehicle crime84.0914.29%
Public order63.64100.00%
Shoplifting62.73-33.33%
Burglary42.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Other theft21.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0960.00%
Vehicle crime73.64133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.18-45.45%
Other theft42.7333.33%
Public order31.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-60.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.550.00%
Public order75.000.00%
Shoplifting63.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202420
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202412
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF23 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Doe Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ffordd Nowell
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Southminster Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Harlequin Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Margaret'S Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grenville Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Colchester Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Colchester Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scholars Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dominion Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stallcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Mathias Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sharpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1