HIGHLANDS, CF3 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 3AP

HIGHLANDS, CF3 3AP, Cardiff has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This CF3 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 3AP, encompassing approximately 2197 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 3AP area, explore the CF3 3AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF3 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dowlands Way with total crimes: 4
  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 3
  • Whitehall Place with total crimes: 2

HIGHLANDS, CF3 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.46-16.67%
Shoplifting32.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.19100.00%
Burglary62.73200.00%
Vehicle crime22.730.00%
Shoplifting20.91-60.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.280.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Public order10.91-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.64350.00%
Shoplifting54.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Public order21.36100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-60.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.2814.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.6466.67%
Burglary12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.82-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.190.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Burglary32.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-90.91%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1110.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.360.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dowlands Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Primrose Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Whitehall Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Brachdy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brachdy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1