HEOL MERLIN, CF14 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF14 5QD

HEOL MERLIN, CF14 5QD, Cardiff has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This CF14 5QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF14 postcode area, which has experienced 284 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF14 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF14 5QD, encompassing approximately 1083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF14 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tedder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Merlin with total crimes: 3
  • Portfield Crescent with total crimes: 2

HEOL MERLIN, CF14 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.68300.00%
Public order37.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Public order11.85-75.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order414.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.85-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft516.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.61-42.86%
Public order23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In May 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 offences710.1516.67%
Public order26.460.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In April 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 offences613.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.68500.00%
Public order211.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.0750.00%
Vehicle crime25.54100.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.540.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Public order21.85-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.910.00%
Public order77.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 202412
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF14 5QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tedder Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Heol Merlin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Portfield Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fishguard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Trenchard Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Three Arches Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wavell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elan Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Crundale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ty-Glas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1