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

Overview of Crime in SA1 6PW

MERLIN CRESCENT, SA1 6PW, Swansea has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6PW 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 6PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6PW, encompassing approximately 2884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA1 6PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwylfa Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ceiriog Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ceri Road with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CRESCENT, SA1 6PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.160.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.177.14%
Criminal damage and arson75.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.4350.00%
Public order32.08-57.14%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.13-17.65%
Public order74.85-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0833.33%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.56-22.73%
Public order105.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-50.00%
Theft from the person21.04100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.630.00%
Public order42.08-42.86%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5269.23%
Public order77.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.40-13.33%
Public order74.5175.00%
Other crime32.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.790.00%
Public order45.20-20.00%
Other crime41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-42.86%
Other theft11.390.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.20133.33%
Public order52.430.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.97-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson34.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.890.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202414
June 202417
May 202422
April 202422
March 202413
February 202415
January 202415
December 202312
November 202317

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
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 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

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

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
November 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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 6PW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gwylfa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ceiriog Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ceri Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Gwent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Elwy Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Merlin Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clos Morgannwg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paradise View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glyndwr Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cadfan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1