WATERHALL ROAD, CF5 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 3LU

WATERHALL ROAD, CF5 3LU, Cardiff has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This CF5 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 3LU, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF5 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kerrigan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 2
  • Grantham Close with total crimes: 2

WATERHALL ROAD, CF5 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.64250.00%
Burglary22.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.13700.00%
Vehicle crime42.85-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-66.67%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.13-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.420.00%
Other crime23.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.56266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour55.35-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.7850.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.7833.33%
Other theft32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.50100.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 202411
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 202412
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kerrigan Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grantham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Digby Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Cosheston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waterhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carter Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1