CAERAU LANE, CF5 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 5HN

CAERAU LANE, CF5 5HN, Cardiff has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.39 per 1,000 population. This CF5 5HN 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 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 5HN, encompassing approximately 4277 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

CF5 5HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowbridge Road West with total crimes: 10
  • Highbury Place with total crimes: 9
  • Heol Trefgarne with total crimes: 5

CAERAU LANE, CF5 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.39-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour85.1433.33%
Public order71.87-36.36%
Shoplifting61.64-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.4321.05%
Public order115.380.00%
Shoplifting112.57120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Other crime31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.9611.76%
Public order114.44-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.57125.00%
Drugs72.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-44.44%
Shoplifting51.17-54.55%
Other crime41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.90-45.16%
Public order153.9750.00%
Shoplifting113.51-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson92.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.10-63.64%
Other theft40.940.00%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.570.00%
Shoplifting167.2545.45%
Criminal damage and arson113.7483.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.57-8.33%
Public order102.57150.00%
Other theft42.340.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.3024.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.2533.33%
Shoplifting112.81120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.570.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Public order40.94-63.64%
Drugs20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.06-3.85%
Public order115.84266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1050.00%
Vehicle crime51.40150.00%
Shoplifting51.17-37.50%
Other theft41.170.00%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1630.00%
Shoplifting86.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-55.56%
Public order30.94-76.92%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.13-20.00%
Public order134.68160.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.04-10.00%
Shoplifting82.10-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.87-68.42%
Burglary41.400.00%
Drugs40.94300.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.440.00%
Shoplifting92.340.00%
Public order52.100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 202319

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202419
June 202417
May 202431
April 202431
March 202425
February 202426
January 202420
December 202325

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202415
May 202410
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 202413
December 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 5HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cowbridge Road West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Highbury Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Heol Trefgarne
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Clos Briallen
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Caerau Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Porthcawl Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Saundersfoot Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Heol Trenewydd
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pant-Y-Deri Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Heol-Y-Berllan
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heol-Y-Gaer
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wilson Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nottage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heol Trelai
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Caerau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Llandovery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1