ASCOT CLOSE, CF5 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 5BE

ASCOT CLOSE, CF5 5BE, Cardiff has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This CF5 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 5BE, encompassing approximately 2826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF5 5BE area, explore the CF5 5BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CF5 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Riverside Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Clarke Street with total crimes: 3

ASCOT CLOSE, CF5 5BE 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.68-41.18%
Public order63.54-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.1225.00%
Shoplifting51.7766.67%
Other crime21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-90.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.1730.77%
Public order116.0222.22%
Anti-social behaviour103.89900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5433.33%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Shoplifting31.4250.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.74-31.58%
Public order94.600.00%
Vehicle crime33.180.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-62.50%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-87.50%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.46-13.64%
Public order96.7212.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.8360.00%
Vehicle crime32.83-40.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.789.09%
Public order84.2533.33%
Vehicle crime52.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-28.57%
Drugs11.77-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.98-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences113.89-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.89250.00%
Public order62.48-14.29%
Other theft42.12100.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Shoplifting31.06-25.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.5213.04%
Anti-social behaviour139.200.00%
Public order74.600.00%
Shoplifting42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.1485.71%
Public order74.60133.33%
Other theft52.4825.00%
Shoplifting41.77-55.56%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.6921.05%
Shoplifting98.14350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1875.00%
Other theft42.480.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.8611.76%
Criminal damage and arson46.7233.33%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Public order41.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.63-22.73%
Bicycle theft66.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.77300.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-72.73%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.310.00%
Burglary43.890.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 202419
May 202422
April 202411
March 202426
February 202423
January 202423
December 202319
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20241
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF5 5BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Riverside Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clarke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Penygarn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Treseder Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Robert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Heol-Y-Felin
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Margaret'S Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Baylis Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Morris Finer Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Old School Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Greencroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dyfrig Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1