CASTLE AVENUE, CF3 4FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 4FT

CASTLE AVENUE, CF3 4FT, Cardiff has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.05 per 1,000 population. This CF3 4FT 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 4FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 4FT, encompassing approximately 1197 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 4FT area, explore the CF3 4FT 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 (150.00% increase)

CF3 4FT 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

CASTLE AVENUE, CF3 4FT 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
Shoplifting1125.05120.00%
Other theft79.1975.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.18-33.33%
Burglary21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.0366.67%
Other theft44.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft820.8833.33%
Public order46.68300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.3450.00%
Shoplifting32.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft616.700.00%
Shoplifting55.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.34-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.88350.00%
Other theft67.52200.00%
Public order35.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Shoplifting22.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.68-33.33%
Other theft21.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.6850.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Burglary12.510.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1621.71220.00%
Shoplifting313.36-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime11.67-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

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
Shoplifting1425.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.690.00%
Other theft55.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.180.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

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
Shoplifting1225.89300.00%
Other theft1010.0266.67%
Burglary58.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.1850.00%
Public order12.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft615.870.00%
Shoplifting35.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-33.33%
Public order21.670.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft619.210.00%
Shoplifting55.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.510.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 202416
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 4FT 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