MERLINS CREST, SA61 1EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA61 1EJ

MERLINS CREST, SA61 1EJ, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.45 per 1,000 population. This SA61 1EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA61 postcode area, which has experienced 256 crimes and a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA61 1EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA61 1EJ, encompassing approximately 1491 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA61 1EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milford Road with total crimes: 13
  • Portfield Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

MERLINS CREST, SA61 1EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.4522.22%
Criminal damage and arson77.37-22.22%
Drugs54.690.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-60.00%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson920.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.03-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.03150.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Other theft12.01-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7510.00%
Drugs37.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01200.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.0911.11%
Public order46.700.00%
Shoplifting32.680.00%
Drugs22.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.780.00%
Public order46.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Drugs32.680.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.69100.00%
Public order12.680.00%
Drugs10.67-75.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.750.00%
Drugs45.36300.00%
Other theft32.680.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.74-33.33%
Shoplifting35.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.09140.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.0533.33%
Shoplifting32.68-40.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-71.43%
Other theft11.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.690.00%
Shoplifting53.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA61 1EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Milford Road
    Total13
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Portfield Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fountain Row
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Merlin'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Scarrowscant Lane
    Total1
    Public order1