RIDGEWAY ROAD, CF3 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 4AB

RIDGEWAY ROAD, CF3 4AB, Cardiff has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.04 per 1,000 population. This CF3 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 4AB, encompassing approximately 1909 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 4AB area, explore the CF3 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CF3 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newport Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ridgeway Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lynmouth Crescent with total crimes: 1

RIDGEWAY ROAD, CF3 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.28-42.86%
Public order32.09-25.00%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.6140.00%
Public order43.67100.00%
Shoplifting42.0933.33%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5750.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-87.50%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.5714.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.19150.00%
Shoplifting32.6250.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8575.00%
Shoplifting23.67-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.0020.00%
Shoplifting53.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.62100.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.0440.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.67-28.57%
Public order42.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences710.4716.67%
Shoplifting53.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62-57.14%
Public order31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.61250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.67100.00%
Shoplifting53.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-57.14%
Public order21.570.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.00600.00%
Shoplifting63.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.140.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.38100.00%
Public order24.19-33.33%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.19-20.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.710.00%
Shoplifting42.620.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20239

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newport Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ridgeway Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lynmouth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitehall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Widecombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cranleigh Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ty-Fry Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Patchway Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1