CF3 3LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 3LF

CF3 3LF, Cardiff has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This CF3 3LF 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 3LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 3LF, encompassing approximately 1754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 3LF area, explore the CF3 3LF 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF3 3LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rhyl Road with total crimes: 2
  • Heron Road with total crimes: 2

CF3 3LF 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.41-20.00%
Other theft32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.70-58.33%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.560.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Public order21.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.26-25.00%
Public order43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.40166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Other theft11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Public order11.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27-50.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.260.00%
Other theft24.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 3LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rhyl Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Heron Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harris Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Llangwm Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Laugharne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laugharne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Langland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wentloog Road
    Total1
    Other theft1