WIDECOMBE DRIVE, CF3 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 4AQ

WIDECOMBE DRIVE, CF3 4AQ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This CF3 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 4AQ, encompassing approximately 2614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 4AQ area, explore the CF3 4AQ 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: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF3 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newport Road with total crimes: 13
  • Whitehall Place with total crimes: 2
  • Lynmouth Crescent with total crimes: 1

WIDECOMBE DRIVE, CF3 4AQ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.59-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.0933.33%
Burglary73.060.00%
Shoplifting42.6833.33%
Other theft31.530.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Shoplifting31.1550.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30-40.00%
Shoplifting21.15-60.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.91-28.57%
Shoplifting51.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.330.00%
Shoplifting72.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.680.00%
Public order41.9133.33%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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 offences77.6516.67%
Shoplifting52.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-42.86%
Public order31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

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 arson79.95250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.68100.00%
Shoplifting52.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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 arson24.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.060.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newport Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Whitehall Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Patchway Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1