IMPERIAL BUILDINGS ROW, CF5 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 2EF

IMPERIAL BUILDINGS ROW, CF5 2EF, Cardiff has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This CF5 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 2EF, encompassing approximately 2045 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF5 2EF area, explore the CF5 2EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF5 2EF 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

IMPERIAL BUILDINGS ROW, CF5 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.400.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-87.50%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.25300.00%
Burglary43.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-50.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Burglary41.96300.00%
Vehicle crime41.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-40.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.82-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.4466.67%
Other theft22.440.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.85166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3316.67%
Vehicle crime43.42-20.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-83.33%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft69.78500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.93200.00%
Vehicle crime52.930.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 16 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 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 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. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 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

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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF5 2EF 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1