MALMSMEAD ROAD, CF3 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 5QG

MALMSMEAD ROAD, CF3 5QG, Cardiff has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This CF3 5QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF3 postcode area, which has experienced 497 crimes and a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF3 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 5QG, encompassing approximately 4475 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

CF3 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburton Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Boswell Close with total crimes: 8
  • Crediton Road with total crimes: 8

MALMSMEAD ROAD, CF3 5QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.9780.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.0381.82%
Public order94.47-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.0175.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.17-40.00%
Public order133.35116.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.90-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-20.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.590.00%
Public order62.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.34-16.67%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4138.89%
Anti-social behaviour125.5971.43%
Public order92.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01100.00%
Other crime31.3450.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.94-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.02-56.25%
Public order61.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.6371.43%
Anti-social behaviour165.360.00%
Public order73.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-20.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.2814.29%
Violence and sexual offences143.58-33.33%
Public order53.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12150.00%
Drugs21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.62-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour144.6975.00%
Public order43.13-42.86%
Drugs30.890.00%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.5069.23%
Anti-social behaviour84.92-50.00%
Public order71.79-12.50%
Drugs31.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.50-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences133.58-31.58%
Public order82.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.0858.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.2550.00%
Public order104.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.23100.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.680.00%
Public order72.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 202416
February 202416
January 202414
December 20238
November 202316
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202415
June 202425
May 202425
April 202418
March 202424
February 202414
January 202421
December 202322
November 202313
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 5QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashburton Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Boswell Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Crediton Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Somerset Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Shaw Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Housman Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Arnold Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Hazlitt Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackmoor Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ruskin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Honiton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Williton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Coates Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Withycombe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Petherton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chesterton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Browning Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bronte Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bronte Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brayford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Washford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1