WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 2BG

WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BG, Cardiff has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This CF5 2BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF5 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF5 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 2BG, encompassing approximately 2434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF5 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Verland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cardiff Road with total crimes: 1

WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.29300.00%
Burglary41.64100.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.8125.00%
Other theft52.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-62.50%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.45700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.70-50.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.4766.67%
Other crime32.050.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.16125.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98125.00%
Vehicle crime23.70-60.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-80.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft58.220.00%
Vehicle crime52.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF5 2BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Verland Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Howell'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westbury Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1