LOWER ACRE, CF5 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 5HF

LOWER ACRE, CF5 5HF, Cardiff has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This CF5 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 5HF, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CF5 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brundall Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Clos Culver with total crimes: 4
  • Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue with total crimes: 4

LOWER ACRE, CF5 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1244.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-25.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.17-30.77%
Public order43.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-20.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.9062.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.0625.00%
Public order51.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Burglary11.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.56-42.86%
Public order53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.73100.00%
Public order55.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.40-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Public order31.95-50.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2980.00%
Public order63.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.340.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-73.68%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.6272.73%
Anti-social behaviour37.400.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-57.14%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.85-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson74.28133.33%
Other theft42.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.245.88%
Vehicle crime47.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Public order31.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.460.00%
Public order66.620.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 202419
December 202311
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brundall Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Clos Culver
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Clos Briallen
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cwrt-Yr-Ala Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Worrells Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lon Owain
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clos Tan Y Ffarm
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Branwen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heol-Yr-Odyn
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Upper Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1