MERLIN CRESCENT, SA1 6PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6PP

MERLIN CRESCENT, SA1 6PP, Swansea has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6PP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA1 postcode area, which has experienced 790 crimes and a crime rate of 15.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA1 6PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6PP, encompassing approximately 2190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA1 6PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ceiriog Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elwy Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Merlin Crescent with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CRESCENT, SA1 6PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.93-50.00%
Public order22.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-40.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2825.00%
Public order52.28-37.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.61-16.67%
Public order84.56700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-50.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Theft from the person21.37100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.480.00%
Other crime32.740.00%
Public order11.37-83.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.69100.00%
Public order67.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.76-27.27%
Public order53.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.95-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-33.33%
Public order21.83-50.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.48200.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson24.11100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.300.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 202416
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 6PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ceiriog Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elwy Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Merlin Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clos Morgannwg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Paradise View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glyndwr Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cadfan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1