MORLAIS STREET, CF23 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF23 5HQ

MORLAIS STREET, CF23 5HQ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.21 per 1,000 population. This CF23 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF23 5HQ, encompassing approximately 859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CF23 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen-Y-Wain Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Alder Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pant Yr Wyn with total crimes: 3

MORLAIS STREET, CF23 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1151.21-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences1012.8011.11%
Anti-social behaviour511.6425.00%
Public order45.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.66-60.00%
Burglary44.66300.00%
Robbery24.660.00%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1452.38180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.30233.33%
Violence and sexual offences911.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour410.48300.00%
Public order34.6650.00%
Robbery23.490.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Burglary12.33-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.43-20.00%
Burglary69.31500.00%
Vehicle crime56.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.82-25.00%
Public order23.490.00%
Other theft12.33-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Other crime11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1043.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime811.64100.00%
Other theft69.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.66-50.00%
Drugs23.490.00%
Public order22.33-33.33%
Burglary12.33-75.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1650.0560.00%
Anti-social behaviour618.620.00%
Vehicle crime46.98-66.67%
Burglary44.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.66-20.00%
Public order34.660.00%
Other theft33.49200.00%
Drugs23.49100.00%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1243.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1013.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.98150.00%
Other crime15.820.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.25-29.41%
Vehicle crime813.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.31-50.00%
Other theft23.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour619.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.9820.00%
Vehicle crime56.98-28.57%
Burglary25.820.00%
Drugs22.33100.00%
Public order12.33-75.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Other theft11.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.0541.67%
Vehicle crime719.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.15-37.50%
Public order45.82300.00%
Other theft34.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49-50.00%
Drugs13.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.890.00%
Vehicle crime1013.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.64700.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.31-33.33%
Burglary26.980.00%
Other theft22.33-77.78%
Drugs12.330.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1254.70100.00%
Vehicle crime1013.97-28.57%
Other theft911.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.4812.50%
Public order210.480.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1445.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.31-53.85%
Other theft46.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Public order23.490.00%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1341.900.00%
Vehicle crime715.130.00%
Other theft68.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Other crime13.490.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 202310
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 202416
February 202410
January 202412
December 202317
November 202317
October 202312
September 202312
August 20236
July 202313

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pen-Y-Wain Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alder Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Pant Yr Wyn
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tewkesbury Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hazeldene Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dogfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morlais Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clun Terrace
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mackintosh Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Donald Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Lucas Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairoak Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tewkesbury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Gwennyth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Edmond'S Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ty'N-Y-Coed Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hendy Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ninian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Maryport Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Diana Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Dalcross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Inverness Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Arabella Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Daviot Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1