ELY ROAD, CF5 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 3AB

ELY ROAD, CF5 3AB, Cardiff has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This CF5 3AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF5 postcode area, which has experienced 566 crimes and a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF5 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 3AB, encompassing approximately 3455 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF5 3AB area, explore the CF5 3AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

CF5 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Riverside Terrace with total crimes: 4

ELY ROAD, CF5 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7336.36%
Anti-social behaviour84.340.00%
Drugs72.32-46.15%
Public order62.03-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-80.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1315.3485.71%
Violence and sexual offences113.760.00%
Public order113.18266.67%
Vehicle crime103.18100.00%
Burglary32.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2910.00%
Drugs73.18600.00%
Vehicle crime52.03-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-40.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.000.00%
Vehicle crime92.89800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45100.00%
Public order41.16-20.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.39-16.67%
Public order52.8925.00%
Other theft41.45100.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.86-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour93.4712.50%
Vehicle crime42.60100.00%
Public order41.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.6018.75%
Anti-social behaviour85.5033.33%
Public order82.32100.00%
Burglary32.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-75.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.86-27.27%
Vehicle crime84.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.32-33.33%
Public order41.740.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3457.14%
Anti-social behaviour96.3780.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.60500.00%
Public order41.74-42.86%
Other theft41.16-20.00%
Shoplifting21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.47-17.65%
Public order74.05250.00%
Vehicle crime62.030.00%
Other theft51.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.45300.00%
Shoplifting41.16-60.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.3621.43%
Shoplifting104.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.89200.00%
Vehicle crime62.60-33.33%
Other theft41.7433.33%
Theft from the person31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.58-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.50-6.67%
Public order94.0580.00%
Vehicle crime92.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.60200.00%
Shoplifting41.74-42.86%
Other crime31.160.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Drugs30.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.760.00%
Vehicle crime84.340.00%
Shoplifting72.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.030.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239
August 20235

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 202419
January 202416
December 202322
November 202314
October 202317
September 202314
August 202315

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF5 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norbury Road
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Riverside Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Margaret'S Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Baylis Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mayfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Limeslade Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kenilworth Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mill Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Hollycroft Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dyfrig Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Fairwater Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Waun-Gron Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bailey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lougher Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cherrydale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Greencroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colin Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cwrt Stan Richards
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1