MERCIA ROAD, CF24 2TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF24 2TE

MERCIA ROAD, CF24 2TE, Cardiff has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.19 per 1,000 population. This CF24 2TE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF24 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF24 2TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF24 2TE, encompassing approximately 1968 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF24 2TE area, explore the CF24 2TE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CF24 2TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Runway Road with total crimes: 4
  • Greenbay Road with total crimes: 4
  • Meredith Road with total crimes: 4

MERCIA ROAD, CF24 2TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.19-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour46.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-50.00%
Public order11.02-80.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.8321.43%
Criminal damage and arson68.640.00%
Public order53.050.00%
Vehicle crime42.540.00%
Burglary32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7127.27%
Public order57.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5466.67%
Other crime22.54-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2437.50%
Public order55.590.00%
Other crime42.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-88.89%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft923.37800.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.57-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences84.0614.29%
Public order54.06400.00%
Vehicle crime52.5466.67%
Other theft32.5450.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.22450.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.59-61.11%
Vehicle crime33.5650.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Drugs11.02-50.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.7638.46%
Public order49.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Drugs21.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2144.44%
Vehicle crime36.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52200.00%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1480.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour711.68-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.56-64.29%
Vehicle crime32.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-66.67%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.33-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson97.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.57166.67%
Vehicle crime54.0666.67%
Public order32.54200.00%
Bicycle theft21.52100.00%
Drugs11.02-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.2954.55%
Criminal damage and arson68.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-40.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.540.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 202418
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314
September 202317
August 202311

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236
August 20239

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF24 2TE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Runway Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greenbay Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meredith Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dessmuir Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Baden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Willows Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kenmuir Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mona Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mervyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meirion Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dunsmuir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Craigmuir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1