CF62 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF62 8DF

CF62 8DF, Vale of Glamorgan has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.33 per 1,000 population. This CF62 8DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF62 postcode area, which has experienced 197 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF62 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF62 8DF, encompassing approximately 1788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF62 8DF area, explore the CF62 8DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CF62 8DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baird Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Heritage Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Woodham Close with total crimes: 3

CF62 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.33133.33%
Shoplifting77.83133.33%
Public order43.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.62-66.67%
Public order33.36-25.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-75.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.0480.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.07700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.47-55.56%
Public order42.2433.33%
Shoplifting32.24-40.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.59125.00%
Shoplifting55.0325.00%
Public order32.8050.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.1011.11%
Anti-social behaviour45.59-60.00%
Shoplifting42.24300.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Public order21.12-71.43%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.01150.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.59-25.00%
Public order75.03-22.22%
Other crime23.910.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.6620.00%
Public order96.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.03-42.86%
Other theft22.24-33.33%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour75.59-12.50%
Other theft33.910.00%
Public order31.68-25.00%
Shoplifting21.68-71.43%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.83166.67%
Shoplifting74.4716.67%
Public order43.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Other theft32.24200.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.33-20.00%
Shoplifting66.710.00%
Public order53.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-88.89%
Burglary10.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.4925.00%
Other theft98.39200.00%
Shoplifting65.030.00%
Burglary33.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.330.00%
Shoplifting66.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 202418
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF62 8DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baird Rise
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heritage Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Woodham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Maes-Yr-Ysgol
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Munro Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ruthen Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Greenbanks Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buttrills Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. East Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Kent Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. College Fields Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1