MERLIN CLOSE, CF14 9AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF14 9AW

MERLIN CLOSE, CF14 9AW, Cardiff has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This CF14 9AW 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 9AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF14 9AW, encompassing approximately 1919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF14 9AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Templeton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Angle Place with total crimes: 1
  • Llanon Road with total crimes: 1

MERLIN CLOSE, CF14 9AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.250.00%
Other crime22.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.210.00%
Shoplifting32.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.86-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9440.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6025.00%
Public order22.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-83.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.60100.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Public order21.04-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60-60.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.29150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.60-60.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.50150.00%
Shoplifting65.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF14 9AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Templeton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Angle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Llanon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gilwern Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Avonridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1