MERLIN CRESCENT, CF31 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31 4QN

MERLIN CRESCENT, CF31 4QN, Bridgend has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This CF31 4QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF31 postcode area, which has experienced 396 crimes and a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF31 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF31 4QN, encompassing approximately 2831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CF31 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol-Ty-Cribwr with total crimes: 4
  • Highbury Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Masefield Mews with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CRESCENT, CF31 4QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.36-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.4750.00%
Other crime31.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.42-52.94%
Other crime62.83-33.33%
Public order22.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.48-5.56%
Other crime96.00-30.77%
Other theft53.18-28.57%
Public order31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.83-5.26%
Other crime136.36-13.33%
Other theft74.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.54280.00%
Other crime156.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.30200.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-54.55%
Other crime31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5937.50%
Public order13.88-75.00%
Other crime10.35-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.48-11.11%
Other crime72.83-50.00%
Public order42.470.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime149.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.9412.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.770.00%
Other crime72.83-50.00%
Public order32.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1410.95-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.9433.33%
Public order62.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In August 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime2010.5925.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.06-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.830.00%
Other crime167.420.00%
Public order25.650.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202417
April 202418
March 202419
February 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238
August 20236
July 202321

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 202413
March 202415
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 202314
October 20237
September 202314
August 202320
July 202316

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF31 4QN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heol-Ty-Cribwr
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highbury Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Masefield Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cricklewood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. St David'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kensington Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Wood Green
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Ffornwg Brook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Llys-Y-Fran
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnes Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1