FAIRWATER ROAD, CF5 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 2LJ

FAIRWATER ROAD, CF5 2LJ, Cardiff has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This CF5 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 2LJ, encompassing approximately 2588 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF5 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Place with total crimes: 3
  • Marionville Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

FAIRWATER ROAD, CF5 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.70-33.33%
Public order21.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-14.29%
Public order52.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.790.00%
Public order22.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.79133.33%
Public order42.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In April 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 offences33.86200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-25.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.180.00%
Bicycle theft22.320.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-50.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.18-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences87.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Milton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marionville Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Elfed Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bailey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cadwgan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Perrots Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Fagans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1