CF5 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 2LA

CF5 2LA, Cardiff has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This CF5 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 2LA, encompassing approximately 1260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

CF5 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Manod Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cardiff Road with total crimes: 1

CF5 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.73-33.33%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-77.78%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.25800.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.14100.00%
Burglary33.17200.00%
Vehicle crime22.38100.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-66.67%
Public order10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38100.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-66.67%

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 offences37.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-66.67%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9750.00%
Burglary22.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-50.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

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 crime38.73-25.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%

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 crime48.73-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.17300.00%
Burglary23.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.97-25.00%
Shoplifting12.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.17-50.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.11400.00%
Vehicle crime43.970.00%
Bicycle theft33.17200.00%
Shoplifting12.380.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242

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 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

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

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 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 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
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Manod Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. River View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1