ST MARGARETS CRESCENT, CF23 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF23 5AU

ST MARGARETS CRESCENT, CF23 5AU, Cardiff has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.36 per 1,000 population. This CF23 5AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF23 postcode area, which has experienced 224 crimes and a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF23 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF23 5AU, encompassing approximately 1587 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

CF23 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Southminster Road with total crimes: 9
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 7

ST MARGARETS CRESCENT, CF23 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.36-34.78%
Public order129.459.09%
Shoplifting117.56120.00%
Vehicle crime96.930.00%
Other theft85.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.41-37.50%
Other crime23.15100.00%
Burglary21.26-33.33%
Drugs11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2344.7343.75%
Public order1114.4922.22%
Vehicle crime96.9312.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.04-16.67%
Shoplifting53.1566.67%
Other theft43.15300.00%
Burglary32.5250.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.0223.08%
Public order910.08200.00%
Vehicle crime85.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.78-33.33%
Shoplifting32.52-50.00%
Burglary21.89100.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Other theft11.26-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.13-40.91%
Vehicle crime108.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.3020.00%
Shoplifting63.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.78-28.57%
Public order33.15-72.73%
Other crime31.890.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Burglary11.89-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2244.73266.67%
Public order1113.8683.33%
Shoplifting86.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.04133.33%
Vehicle crime64.4120.00%
Burglary53.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1566.67%
Other theft33.15200.00%
Drugs31.89200.00%
Theft from the person11.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.42-50.00%
Public order63.7820.00%
Burglary53.7825.00%
Vehicle crime53.15-66.67%
Shoplifting43.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-25.00%
Drugs11.89-50.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1536.5487.50%
Violence and sexual offences129.45-7.69%
Shoplifting77.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4166.67%
Public order53.15-44.44%
Burglary43.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52100.00%
Other theft22.52-50.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.9830.00%
Public order98.19125.00%
Vehicle crime85.6714.29%
Shoplifting55.04-37.50%
Other theft43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-33.33%
Burglary21.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.61-16.67%
Shoplifting86.3033.33%
Vehicle crime75.04133.33%
Burglary64.41100.00%
Public order43.78-20.00%
Other theft42.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.35-29.41%
Shoplifting67.56-40.00%
Public order53.78-16.67%
Other theft53.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.15-33.33%
Burglary32.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.89-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.8950.00%
Possession of weapons21.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Drugs10.63-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1739.69-22.73%
Vehicle crime1110.71-38.89%
Shoplifting106.9342.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.30-25.00%
Public order63.78-14.29%
Burglary43.78-63.64%
Drugs32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-85.71%
Other theft11.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2258.59340.00%
Vehicle crime1813.8638.46%
Anti-social behaviour1411.3475.00%
Burglary118.82450.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.93100.00%
Public order75.0475.00%
Shoplifting74.41-36.36%
Other theft34.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1332.130.00%
Shoplifting118.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.040.00%
Public order43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Other theft42.520.00%
Burglary22.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202423
May 202416
April 202413
March 202422
February 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312
September 202317
August 202322
July 20235

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 202311
August 202318
July 202313

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 202311
July 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs1
  • 2. Southminster Road
    Total9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Princes Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Roath Court Place
    Total5
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Colchester Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harlequin Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theodora Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Stacey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fort Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grenville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Timbers Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Axminster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Waterloo Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Deri Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Stallcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Westville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Amesbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Agincourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sandringham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dominion Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Richards Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1