BIRKDALE CLOSE, CF3 0LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 0LF

BIRKDALE CLOSE, CF3 0LF, Cardiff has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.01 per 1,000 population. This CF3 0LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF3 postcode area, which has experienced 497 crimes and a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF3 0LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 0LF, encompassing approximately 2990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 0LF area, explore the CF3 0LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF3 0LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerhill Close with total crimes: 2
  • Melrose Close with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

BIRKDALE CLOSE, CF3 0LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.010.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.01-25.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.67-50.00%
Public order21.00-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.36500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0120.00%
Public order62.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-28.57%
Public order21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.02133.33%
Other theft22.340.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.020.00%
Shoplifting31.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35-16.67%
Other theft41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 0LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Summerhill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Melrose Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lytham Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Machen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crumlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clos Padrig
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1