MALEFANT STREET, CF24 4QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF24 4QB

MALEFANT STREET, CF24 4QB, Cardiff has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This CF24 4QB 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 4QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF24 4QB, encompassing approximately 4979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

CF24 4QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gelligaer Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Crwys Road with total crimes: 7
  • Whitchurch Place with total crimes: 5

MALEFANT STREET, CF24 4QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.25-26.67%
Burglary92.21125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.81166.67%
Vehicle crime51.61-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.0066.67%
Drugs51.0066.67%
Shoplifting51.00-50.00%
Public order31.00-50.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.4525.00%
Shoplifting103.01100.00%
Vehicle crime82.01-27.27%
Other theft61.61500.00%
Public order61.20-60.00%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1513.451400.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.0120.00%
Vehicle crime112.41-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-33.33%
Shoplifting51.2066.67%
Bicycle theft31.00200.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1411.0475.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.81-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.01350.00%
Other crime41.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8033.33%
Shoplifting30.80-72.73%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8430.00%
Shoplifting112.6137.50%
Vehicle crime82.21-33.33%
Burglary51.61400.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Other theft10.40-85.71%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 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 crime1210.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.41-47.37%
Shoplifting82.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61250.00%
Other theft71.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.4518.75%
Shoplifting103.82233.33%
Vehicle crime92.0112.50%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-76.92%
Public order30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-77.78%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.21160.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6150.00%
Vehicle crime81.81-11.11%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Shoplifting30.60-25.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime92.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-44.44%
Public order41.000.00%
Shoplifting40.80-71.43%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.65-21.05%
Shoplifting143.01250.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8116.67%
Public order41.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-66.67%
Other theft30.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.06-5.00%
Public order103.8266.67%
Vehicle crime92.01-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-33.33%
Other theft61.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-54.55%
Burglary51.00150.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.660.00%
Vehicle crime134.02-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson112.6183.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.2150.00%
Public order61.8120.00%
Other theft41.20-60.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Burglary20.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.060.00%
Vehicle crime164.020.00%
Other theft103.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 202419
February 202416
January 202412
December 202315
November 202319
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202415
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20243
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF24 4QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gelligaer Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Crwys Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitchurch Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Pentyrch Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merthyr Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pen-Y-Wain Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darran Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Minny Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lisvane Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Gelligaer Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gelligaer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Malefant Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bruce Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dogfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hirwain Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Brithdir Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cosmeston Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Rhigos Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Cwmdare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gwennyth Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Clun Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Daviot Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lucas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1