BIRCH CRESCENT, CF82 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF82 7LJ

BIRCH CRESCENT, CF82 7LJ, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This CF82 7LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF82 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF82 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF82 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1355 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

CF82 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gelligaer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bryn Teg with total crimes: 3
  • Derwendeg Avenue with total crimes: 3

BIRCH CRESCENT, CF82 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.80-53.33%
Public order25.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-25.00%
Public order32.21-25.00%
Other theft12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.07-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour43.69100.00%
Public order42.950.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.7185.71%
Public order49.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.020.00%
Public order45.160.00%
Other crime32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.59-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.71200.00%
Public order311.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In February 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 offences511.80-61.54%
Public order43.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.02116.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.59-71.43%
Public order21.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-75.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order819.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.90600.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.16-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson44.430.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.71225.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.59100.00%
Vehicle crime22.95100.00%
Public order21.48-33.33%
Other theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.120.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20245
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 202415
February 20245
January 202413
December 20236
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF82 7LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gelligaer Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bryn Teg
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Derwendeg Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lansbury Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bryn Awel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Forest Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Trem Penallta
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1