CF5 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 5HE

CF5 5HE, Cardiff has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This CF5 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 5HE, encompassing approximately 3817 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF5 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newgale Place with total crimes: 3
  • Canaston Place with total crimes: 3
  • Amroth Road with total crimes: 2

CF5 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.29-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8670.00%
Public order54.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Drugs10.52-75.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.00-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Vehicle crime51.31400.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.050.00%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.48-39.29%
Public order44.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-33.33%
Burglary41.05300.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.10115.38%
Public order87.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-28.57%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.41600.00%
Other theft41.83100.00%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-62.50%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.8423.81%
Anti-social behaviour86.81300.00%
Public order52.10-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.91-4.55%
Public order65.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.3629.41%
Criminal damage and arson105.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.62133.33%
Public order61.83100.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.69-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson64.45100.00%
Other theft41.57-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-57.14%
Public order30.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.6215.79%
Other theft95.76350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3616.67%
Vehicle crime61.83200.00%
Public order51.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.790.00%
Public order74.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202410
June 202417
May 202428
April 202413
March 202426
February 202421
January 202422
December 202317
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newgale Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Canaston Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Amroth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cloister Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heol Pennar
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Saundersfoot Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bromley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clos Ceirios
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dew Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Emblem Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heol Solva
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ebwy Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heol Carnau
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heol Trelai
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Centurion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Llandovery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1