DROS Y MORFA, CF3 3BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 3BL

DROS Y MORFA, CF3 3BL, Cardiff has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This CF3 3BL 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 3BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 3BL, encompassing approximately 2001 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CF3 3BL 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

DROS Y MORFA, CF3 3BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Shoplifting31.5050.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.50-33.33%
Shoplifting23.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 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 offences914.9980.00%
Shoplifting54.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-25.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

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
Shoplifting511.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.50-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Public order31.50200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.490.00%
Shoplifting54.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order11.00-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.49-20.00%
Shoplifting74.00-12.50%
Public order43.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.49233.33%
Shoplifting85.000.00%
Vehicle crime54.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Public order21.50100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-25.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.50-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.99133.33%
Shoplifting43.50-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-42.86%
Public order32.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.49133.33%
Shoplifting53.500.00%
Public order52.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

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
Shoplifting59.49-28.57%
Other theft42.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 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 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 3BL 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. Trederlech Newydd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brachdy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Laugharne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laugharne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Langland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brachdy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wentloog Road
    Total1
    Other theft1