Crime Rate in Pembrokeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembrokeshire

The total recorded crimes in Pembrokeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 924 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembrokeshire crime rate of 7.49 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 Pembrokeshire, encompassing approximately 123,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (439) incidents (2.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (116) incidents (54.67% increase)
  • Public order: (83) incidents (16.90% increase)
Pembrokeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milford Road with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9

Pembrokeshire Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Pembrokeshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tenby: South (55 crimes), and the safest, Boncath and Clydau (1 crimes), is 54 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pembrokeshire.

Similarly, the area of Pembroke Dock (107 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pembroke East & Manorbier (16 crimes), with a difference of 91 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pembrokeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tenby: South55
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South50
Milford: West46
Haverfordwest: Priory44
Bro Gwaun39

Safest Wards:

Solva2
St Dogmaels2
Carew and Jeffreyston1
Lamphey1
Boncath and Clydau1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Pembroke Dock107
Haverfordwest North105
Milford Haven West101
Fishguard82
Milford Haven East76

Safest Areas:

Saundersfoot34
Johnston, Broad Haven & St Ishmaels32
St Davids & Letterston21
Cilgerran & Crymych21
Pembroke East & Manorbier16

Pembrokeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (439 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (116 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 430 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (462 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (429 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (535 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (103 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (453 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (132 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (513 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (142 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 540 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (938 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1075 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025116
February 202575
January 202574
December 20241
November 202494
October 2024103
September 2024132
August 2024142
July 2024100
June 2024238

A total of 4741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 474.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 938 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025439
February 2025430
January 2025462
December 20242
November 2024429
October 2024535
September 2024453
August 2024513
July 2024540
June 2024938

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202524
January 202529
November 202453
October 202453
September 202469
August 202462
July 202455
June 2024132

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414

A total of 815 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202549
January 202559
November 202471
October 202474
September 202482
August 2024120
July 2024103
June 2024190

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 360 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202542
January 202543
November 202437
October 202434
September 202432
August 202448
July 202436
June 202446

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 916 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 101.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202583
February 202571
January 202581
November 202468
October 202494
September 202484
August 2024105
July 2024104
June 2024226

A total of 106 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202510
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 202413
June 202428

A total of 595 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202553
January 202551
November 202442
October 202471
September 202450
August 202479
July 202491
June 2024108

A total of 246 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202519
January 202536
November 202422
October 202423
September 202424
August 202420
July 202428
June 202454

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
November 202419
October 202412
September 202422
August 202418
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 345 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202539
January 202543
November 202433
October 202435
September 202436
August 202424
July 202439
June 202462

High Crime Locations Pembrokeshire in March 2025

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

1. Milford Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Burglary1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Chestnut Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Bush Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery1
6. Cromwell Heights (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1

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