CF3 2EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 2EQ

CF3 2EQ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This CF3 2EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF3 postcode area, which has experienced 378 crimes and a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF3 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 2EQ, encompassing approximately 1073 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 2EQ area, explore the CF3 2EQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CF3 2EQ area, visit the CF3 2EQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF3 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lamby Way Workshops with total crimes: 2

CF3 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.11100.00%
Shoplifting33.7350.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-66.67%
Burglary11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.79-33.33%
Shoplifting21.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting624.2120.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6633.33%
Vehicle crime33.73-25.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.660.00%
Vehicle crime44.66100.00%
Public order43.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour623.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.5925.00%
Shoplifting54.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.6650.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Public order11.86-50.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.63-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.52-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Public order21.860.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.80266.67%
Shoplifting810.240.00%
Vehicle crime57.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Public order22.79100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79100.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-83.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime618.63100.00%
Shoplifting45.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-60.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.93-80.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order520.490.00%
Shoplifting54.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.6666.67%
Vehicle crime34.66200.00%
Drugs12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.93-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting516.760.00%
Other theft44.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.790.00%
Burglary12.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 2EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Primrose Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lamby Way Workshops
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lamby Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Trederlech Newydd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brachdy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brachdy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wentloog Road
    Total1
    Other theft1