CHAPEL WOOD, CF23 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF23 9EJ

CHAPEL WOOD, CF23 9EJ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.80 per 1,000 population. This CF23 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF23 9EJ, encompassing approximately 1344 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF23 9EJ area, explore the CF23 9EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CF23 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Eastside Quarter with total crimes: 8
  • Chapel Wood with total crimes: 5

CHAPEL WOOD, CF23 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.80-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour86.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.95400.00%
Vehicle crime43.720.00%
Public order42.97-33.33%
Theft from the person12.970.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.5737.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.18133.33%
Public order65.2150.00%
Possession of weapons24.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-50.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.36-52.94%
Public order45.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-40.00%
Drugs22.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Other theft11.49-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.5488.89%
Anti-social behaviour512.640.00%
Public order53.72-28.57%
Other theft33.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.08-18.18%
Public order76.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.21-44.44%
Other crime33.720.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.0610.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.18125.00%
Public order66.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.460.00%
Other theft12.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.4433.33%
Public order32.970.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.85-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-57.14%
Public order32.23-72.73%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.9823.08%
Public order1111.90266.67%
Anti-social behaviour78.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.0844.44%
Criminal damage and arson49.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.97100.00%
Public order32.97200.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.11-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson56.69400.00%
Other theft43.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.74-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.540.00%
Public order714.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.210.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 202417
May 20249
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF23 9EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Eastside Quarter
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chapel Wood
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Circle Way East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lee Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Llanedeyrn Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Round Wood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1