Crime Rate in Merlin's Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merlin's Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Merlin's Bridge, Pembrokeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merlin's Bridge crime rate of 62.07 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Merlin's Bridge, encompassing approximately 290 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Merlin's Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clay Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Haroldston Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fern Hill Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Merlin's Bridge?

To understand the safety of Merlin's Bridge, we need to analyze Merlin's Bridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Merlin's Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 128 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Merlin's Bridge witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Merlin's Bridge had fewer crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 144 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pembrokeshire, Merlin's Bridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Merlin's Bridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Merlin's Bridge has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 62.07 ranking 24th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Merlin's Bridge crimes were 128. The crime rate of Merlin's Bridge in 2024 was 441.38 (year) or 36.78 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Merlin's Bridge were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 496.55 (year) or 41.38 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merlin's Bridge)CrimesRank (Merlin's Bridge)CrimesRank (Merlin's Bridge)
Pembroke Dock: Central32 12390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle76 1673 1489 2
Haverfordwest: Prendergast48 3533 2419 4
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South51 2364 5354 6
Milford: West46 4356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun24 19432 3366 5
Milford: North40 5303 7191 21
Pembroke Dock: Bush39 6186 18270 16
Haverfordwest: Garth33 10298 8346 7
Milford: Hubberston37 7230 14286 13
Haverfordwest: Priory31 13257 10335 8
Pembroke Dock: Market34 8216 15280 14
Milford: East28 15249 12313 9
Tenby: South32 11290 9286 12
Milford: Central33 9241 13310 10
Milford: Hakin29 14142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield27 17250 11274 15
Pembroke: St Mary North27 18213 16238 18
Johnston28 16183 19233 19
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu19 23159 20248 17
Martletwy18 25186 17219 20
Neyland: West22 2084 34151 29
Saundersfoot South22 21116 2872 49
Fishguard: North East14 29117 27186 22
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland21 22123 25183 23
Goodwick14 30127 23152 27
Fishguard: North West14 28122 26170 24
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty8 42123 2491 38
Narberth: Urban13 31109 29170 25
Neyland: East15 27109 30168 26
The Havens15 2669 4182 42
Lamphey6 4776 39152 28
Tenby: North13 3296 33133 31
Manorbier and Penally6 46100 31113 32
Maenclochog10 3498 32104 34
St Ishmael's10 3661 44105 33
Carew and Jeffreyston12 3346 4946 52
Kilgetty and Begelly10 3578 37104 35
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw7 4381 35101 36
Letterston9 3780 3687 40
Rudbaxton and Spittal8 3961 4593 37
East Williamston8 3878 3874 48
Pembroke Dock: Pennar4 5349 4789 39
St Dogmaels7 4473 4076 46
Solva8 4066 4275 47
St David's8 4157 4685 41
Pembroke: St Michael4 5149 4881 43
Hundleton1 5763 4376 45
Llangwm2 5527 5876 44
Llanrhian6 4529 5744 54
Lampeter Velfrey5 4841 5068 50
Amroth and Saundersfoot North5 4936 5348 51
Burton4 5024 5939 58
WistonNA NA40 5145 53
Camrose4 5240 5240 56
Boncath and Clydau1 5832 5439 57
Narberth: Rural3 5429 5628 59
Newport and Dinas2 5630 5543 55

Merlin's Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Merlin's Bridge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Merlin's Bridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Clay Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Haroldston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Fern Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. St Issell'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walter'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Merlin'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Freemans View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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