MERLIN STREET, SA31 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1RU

MERLIN STREET, SA31 1RU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.83 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA31 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA31 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1RU, encompassing approximately 3342 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 1RU area, explore the SA31 1RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA31 1RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Dark Gate with total crimes: 8

MERLIN STREET, SA31 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.83-22.50%
Shoplifting149.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.190.00%
Public order82.69-57.89%
Drugs62.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-28.57%
Other theft31.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.01-14.89%
Shoplifting2111.97250.00%
Public order196.28171.43%
Criminal damage and arson95.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.69-36.36%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Drugs20.90-60.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.5223.68%
Criminal damage and arson1214.06140.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.5937.50%
Public order73.29-61.11%
Burglary62.0950.00%
Shoplifting61.80-57.14%
Drugs51.80-16.67%
Other theft51.500.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.420.00%
Public order1811.3750.00%
Shoplifting145.3955.56%
Anti-social behaviour84.1933.33%
Drugs62.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-44.44%
Burglary41.500.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.930.00%
Public order1211.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.590.00%
Shoplifting92.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.690.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.80-40.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.98-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences82.99-69.23%
Other theft12.390.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.75-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour117.7857.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.2950.00%
Shoplifting61.80-64.71%
Public order31.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.8418.52%
Shoplifting179.5770.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Public order30.90-62.50%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.45-10.00%
Shoplifting108.08-52.38%
Public order82.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.39-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-42.86%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.830.00%
Shoplifting218.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.490.00%
Public order52.090.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
July 202447
June 202438
May 202438
January 20248
December 202326
November 202332
October 202327
September 202330

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 202317
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 1RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dark Gate
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Cae Celyn
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 11. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cae Eithin
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1