Crime Rates at Merlin Crescent, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6PP

Merlin Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Townhill , and the 180th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Merlin Crescent (SA1 6PP) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 77.6% lower than the Townhill average (110.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merlin Crescent (SA1 6PP), the main crime hotspot is near Powys Gardens. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.