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

Overview of Crime in CF5 2BJ

WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BJ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This CF5 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CF5 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Waun-Gron Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ely Road with total crimes: 1

WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.36200.00%
Shoplifting31.68-50.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.68300.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.9266.67%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.120.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-75.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.32700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences62.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.56-77.78%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Verland Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Waun-Gron Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ely Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. West Orchard Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Butleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Davies Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1