AMBERWOOD CLOSE, CF23 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF23 8BZ

AMBERWOOD CLOSE, CF23 8BZ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This CF23 8BZ 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF23 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF23 8BZ, encompassing approximately 3091 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF23 8BZ area, explore the CF23 8BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CF23 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claverton Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Maltings with total crimes: 2
  • Leacroft Place with total crimes: 1

AMBERWOOD CLOSE, CF23 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.50-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.18-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.8214.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.4740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-58.33%
Other theft31.620.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.88133.33%
Vehicle crime22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 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 offences53.88-61.54%
Public order31.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.09225.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2150.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 202412
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF23 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Claverton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Maltings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Leacroft Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clos Nant Mwlan
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clos Y Ffynnon
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Blackberry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wharfedale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Glyn Eiddew
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marle Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pentwyn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1