HIGHFIELDS, CF5 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 2QB

HIGHFIELDS, CF5 2QB, Cardiff has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This CF5 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 2QB, encompassing approximately 2206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF5 2QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Mary Street with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELDS, CF5 2QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.89400.00%
Bicycle theft32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Public order10.91-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.8830.00%
Public order65.89200.00%
Other crime12.720.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.42233.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.810.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In June 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 offences611.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.810.00%
Shoplifting31.8150.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.35-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-60.00%
Shoplifting20.91-50.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.69700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.63400.00%
Shoplifting42.27100.00%
Bicycle theft31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft24.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-40.00%
Public order21.36-33.33%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.25150.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-60.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.71400.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.52600.00%
Burglary33.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-50.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences44.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Mary Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radyr Court Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Richard Lewis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Heol Urban
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1