CF3 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 3AU

CF3 3AU, Cardiff has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This CF3 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 3AU, encompassing approximately 1547 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CF3 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lamby Way Workshops with total crimes: 2
  • Uplands Road with total crimes: 1

CF3 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.460.00%
Shoplifting31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-66.67%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.34100.00%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.940.00%
Shoplifting21.94-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.4550.00%
Shoplifting63.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.880.00%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-20.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.9966.67%
Shoplifting53.23-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences33.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting712.28-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.59200.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.5714.29%
Violence and sexual offences65.17200.00%
Vehicle crime43.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.59-33.33%
Public order11.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.9450.00%
Public order21.94-33.33%
Other theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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 offences511.63400.00%
Shoplifting53.230.00%
Public order33.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.99-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.99250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.630.00%
Burglary35.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 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 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Primrose Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Lamby Way Workshops
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lamby Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Downton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brachdy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brachdy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1