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 July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merlin's Bridge crime rate of 82.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Merlin's Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fern Hill Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Margaret'S Close with total crimes: 4
  • Walter'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Merlin's Bridge has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 82.76 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merlin's Bridge)CrimesRank (Merlin's Bridge)CrimesRank (Merlin's Bridge)
Pembroke Dock: Central43 7390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle63 1673 1489 2
Haverfordwest: Prendergast54 4533 2419 4
Haverfordwest: Garth61 2298 8346 7
Milford: West55 3356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun54 5432 3366 5
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South38 10364 5354 6
Milford: North46 6303 7191 21
Haverfordwest: Priory37 11257 10335 8
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu42 8159 20248 17
Milford: East34 15249 12313 9
Tenby: South35 13290 9286 12
Milford: Hubberston39 9230 14286 13
Milford: Central25 20241 13310 10
Milford: Hakin35 12142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield34 14250 11274 15
Pembroke Dock: Market16 29216 15280 14
Pembroke Dock: Bush31 16186 18270 16
Pembroke: St Mary North25 19213 16238 18
Martletwy27 18186 17219 20
Johnston29 17183 19233 19
Fishguard: North East10 37117 27186 22
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland22 22123 25183 23
Goodwick16 32127 23152 27
Letterston19 2380 3687 40
Fishguard: North West9 39122 26170 24
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty19 25123 2491 38
St David's19 2457 4685 41
Narberth: Urban17 28109 29170 25
Neyland: East17 27109 30168 26
Llanrhian18 2629 5744 54
Lamphey8 4576 39152 28
Saundersfoot South16 30116 2872 49
Neyland: West14 3484 34151 29
Tenby: North10 3896 33133 31
Manorbier and Penally7 48100 31113 32
St Ishmael's16 3161 44105 33
Maenclochog5 5398 32104 34
Carew and Jeffreyston14 3346 4946 52
Kilgetty and Begelly8 4478 37104 35
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw9 4081 35101 36
St Dogmaels13 3573 4076 46
Rudbaxton and Spittal10 3661 4593 37
East Williamston6 5278 3874 48
Pembroke Dock: Pennar6 5149 4789 39
The Havens8 4769 4182 42
Camrose9 4140 5240 56
Solva4 5566 4275 47
Llangwm9 4227 5876 44
Pembroke: St Michael4 5649 4881 43
Hundleton8 4663 4376 45
Wiston8 4340 5145 53
Lampeter Velfrey7 4941 5068 50
Burton7 5024 5939 58
Amroth and Saundersfoot North2 5836 5348 51
Boncath and Clydau5 5432 5439 57
Newport and Dinas3 5730 5543 55
Narberth: Rural2 5929 5628 59

Merlin's Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202513
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
February 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20252
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2025

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

1. Fern Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St Margaret'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Walter'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St Marks Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Freemans View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tudor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenhill Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Heol Derwen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Issell'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fir Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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