CF5 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF5 5LD

CF5 5LD, Cardiff has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This CF5 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF5 5LD, encompassing approximately 1802 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CF5 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penally Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cloister Court with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Pennar with total crimes: 2

CF5 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.880.00%
Public order32.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.54-44.44%
Public order42.770.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.32-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1044.44%
Anti-social behaviour67.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.99150.00%
Public order52.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.77300.00%
Other crime12.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.3263.64%
Other crime29.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.2250.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9937.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.99-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour24.44-33.33%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2122.22%
Public order46.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.990.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 202418
February 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penally Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Cloister Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Heol Pennar
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bromley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old School Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dew Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Emblem Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heol Solva
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1