WORDSWORTH AVENUE, CF24 3FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF24 3FR

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, CF24 3FR, Cardiff has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.99 per 1,000 population. This CF24 3FR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF24 postcode area, which has experienced 297 crimes and a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF24 3FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF24 3FR, encompassing approximately 4359 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF24 3FR area, explore the CF24 3FR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CF24 3FR area, visit the CF24 3FR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF24 3FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakfield Street with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Cyril Crescent with total crimes: 8

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, CF24 3FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.99-10.87%
Public order209.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.590.00%
Other theft122.9871.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.75-47.37%
Vehicle crime92.29-40.00%
Burglary42.06-50.00%
Shoplifting40.92-69.23%
Robbery30.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.7024.32%
Public order2010.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour194.590.00%
Vehicle crime154.36-37.50%
Shoplifting133.4444.44%
Criminal damage and arson132.98-7.14%
Drugs92.98350.00%
Burglary82.0660.00%
Other theft71.84-22.22%
Robbery41.61300.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.24-13.95%
Public order308.4942.86%
Vehicle crime246.88166.67%
Anti-social behaviour195.51-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson144.367.69%
Shoplifting93.2150.00%
Other theft92.06-52.63%
Burglary52.06-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.15-20.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.85-21.82%
Anti-social behaviour299.8611.54%
Public order216.6523.53%
Other theft194.8258.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.36-7.14%
Vehicle crime92.98-10.00%
Burglary82.0660.00%
Shoplifting61.84500.00%
Bicycle theft51.3825.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5534.1841.03%
Anti-social behaviour2612.6223.81%
Public order175.96-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson143.90-17.65%
Other theft123.21300.00%
Vehicle crime102.75-9.09%
Burglary52.29-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.15300.00%
Other crime20.92-33.33%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.97-33.90%
Anti-social behaviour218.95-4.55%
Public order194.82-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson174.3613.33%
Vehicle crime113.90-31.25%
Shoplifting92.52-43.75%
Burglary62.06-14.29%
Other theft31.38-80.00%
Other crime30.69-25.00%
Drugs20.69-80.00%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5944.7378.79%
Public order2413.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.5183.33%
Vehicle crime165.05-23.81%
Shoplifting163.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson153.6787.50%
Other theft153.4415.38%
Drugs103.4411.11%
Burglary72.290.00%
Other crime41.6133.33%
Bicycle theft30.9250.00%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime217.57-4.55%
Public order164.8233.33%
Other theft133.6785.71%
Anti-social behaviour122.98-14.29%
Drugs92.7580.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.06-50.00%
Burglary71.84-22.22%
Shoplifting61.61-68.42%
Other crime31.3850.00%
Bicycle theft20.69-77.78%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4437.627.32%
Vehicle crime2210.09-12.00%
Shoplifting195.0590.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.67-44.00%
Public order123.21-45.45%
Bicycle theft92.7580.00%
Burglary92.0650.00%
Other theft72.06-36.36%
Drugs51.6166.67%
Theft from the person31.15200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.547.89%
Vehicle crime259.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour255.73-7.41%
Public order225.73-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson145.057.69%
Other theft113.21-31.25%
Shoplifting102.52233.33%
Burglary62.290.00%
Bicycle theft51.38-44.44%
Drugs31.15-40.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3836.47-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.72-20.59%
Public order236.199.52%
Other theft165.28-5.88%
Vehicle crime153.67-53.12%
Criminal damage and arson133.44-48.00%
Bicycle theft92.98-25.00%
Burglary62.0620.00%
Drugs51.3866.67%
Shoplifting31.15-62.50%
Other crime30.69-25.00%
Theft from the person10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4047.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.180.00%
Vehicle crime327.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson257.340.00%
Public order215.730.00%
Other theft174.820.00%
Bicycle theft123.900.00%
Shoplifting82.750.00%
Burglary51.840.00%
Other crime41.150.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
July 202437
June 202443
May 202455
April 202439
March 202459
February 202433
January 202444
December 202341
November 202338
October 202340

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202419
June 202429
May 202426
April 202421
March 202422
February 202412
January 202414
December 202325
November 202327
October 202334

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202424
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 202416
February 202421
January 202422
December 202325
November 202315
October 202332

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 202419
May 202412
April 20243
March 202415
February 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 245 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202430
June 202421
May 202417
April 202419
March 202424
February 202416
January 202412
December 202322
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202413
May 202414
April 202417
March 202415
February 20248
January 202416
December 202314
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 202416
February 20246
January 202419
December 202310
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 202410
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF24 3FR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakfield Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cyril Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Glossop Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Castle Lane
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 8. Ruby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Russell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Planet Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Walk
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Byron Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Woodcock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Four Elms Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clifton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Longcross Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Meteor Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newport Road Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. East Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Peter'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Vere Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Sapphire Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Orbit Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 27. Sun Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Augusta Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Howard Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxford Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1