DOWNLANDS WAY, CF3 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 3BY

DOWNLANDS WAY, CF3 3BY, Cardiff has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.16 per 1,000 population. This CF3 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 3BY, encompassing approximately 1295 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

CF3 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhymney River Bridge Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Dowlands Way with total crimes: 4

DOWNLANDS WAY, CF3 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1123.16120.00%
Other theft78.4975.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.86-50.00%
Burglary21.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.86100.00%
Other theft43.09-50.00%
Burglary43.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.32100.00%
Public order11.54-75.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft823.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.09300.00%
Public order43.09300.00%
Shoplifting33.09-40.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.9933.33%
Shoplifting56.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.09-80.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.85400.00%
Other theft67.72200.00%
Public order34.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-50.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.09-50.00%
Other theft21.54-71.43%
Public order11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.35-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences45.41100.00%
Shoplifting33.090.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1622.39220.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.35-33.33%
Shoplifting33.09-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour610.810.00%
Other theft54.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.860.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.71300.00%
Other theft109.2766.67%
Burglary57.72150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.86100.00%
Public order13.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft616.220.00%
Vehicle crime34.630.00%
Shoplifting32.32-40.00%
Burglary22.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-66.67%
Public order21.54100.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft620.8520.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.630.00%
Shoplifting54.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.86200.00%
Vehicle crime32.32-70.00%
Bicycle theft22.320.00%
Public order11.54-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1025.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.720.00%
Other theft54.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.860.00%
Public order32.320.00%
Shoplifting32.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 202416
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 202414
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rhymney River Bridge Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Dowlands Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1