PURCELL ROAD, CF3 5RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 5RZ

PURCELL ROAD, CF3 5RZ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This CF3 5RZ 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 5RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 5RZ, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 5RZ area, explore the CF3 5RZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CF3 5RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coates Place with total crimes: 7
  • Canopus Close with total crimes: 3
  • Malmsmead Road with total crimes: 2

PURCELL ROAD, CF3 5RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.76-70.00%
Public order51.50-28.57%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.0466.67%
Public order75.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.50200.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.01-9.09%
Public order72.51-41.67%
Other theft31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.040.00%
Public order126.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.0110.00%
Other theft42.760.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.79118.18%
Public order126.0271.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.01100.00%
Possession of weapons22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.53-50.00%
Public order72.76-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-72.22%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.5510.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.5238.46%
Public order84.5114.29%
Vehicle crime52.0166.67%
Shoplifting51.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7953.85%
Anti-social behaviour135.02225.00%
Public order73.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5330.00%
Public order63.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.50300.00%
Shoplifting41.00300.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.52-37.50%
Public order92.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.286.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.0111.11%
Public order62.5150.00%
Other theft51.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.260.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 202412
June 202424
May 202424
April 202411
March 202422
February 202420
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 202418
February 202413
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coates Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Canopus Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Malmsmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Ton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Cath Cob Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Washford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Milverton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackmoor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Honiton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elgar Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eurwg Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Courtenay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tarwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Porlock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Axbridge Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1