Crime Rate in Pembrokeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembrokeshire

The total recorded crimes in Pembrokeshire, UK in January 2026 are around 804 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembrokeshire crime rate of 6.52 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (416) incidents (0.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (92) incidents (50.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
Pembrokeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stryd Shearwater with total crimes: 11
  • Milford Haven with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station 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, Pembroke Dock: Central (52 crimes), and the safest, Llangwm (1 crimes), is 51 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pembrokeshire.

Similarly, the area of Haverfordwest North (122 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to St Davids & Letterston (19 crimes), with a difference of 103 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pembrokeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pembroke Dock: Central52
Haverfordwest: Castle48
Milford: West37
Haverfordwest: Garth37
Haverfordwest: Prendergast37

Safest Wards:

Amroth and Saundersfoot North2
Lamphey1
Newport and Dinas1
Llanrhian1
Llangwm1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Haverfordwest North122
Pembroke Dock115
Milford Haven West78
Milford Haven East71
Pembroke West & Castlemartin54

Safest Areas:

Neyland26
Crundale, Clynderwen & Maenclochog23
Narberth19
Pembroke East & Manorbier19
St Davids & Letterston19

Pembrokeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (416 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 415 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (455 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (95 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (470 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (102 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (473 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (87 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (528 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (136 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 594 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (615 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (113 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (500 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (120 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (469 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (122 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 483.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 615 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026416
December 2025415
November 2025455
October 2025470
September 2025473
August 2025528
July 2025594
June 2025615
May 2025500
April 2025469
March 2025439
February 2025430

A total of 294 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202534
November 202528
October 202523
September 20259
August 202525
July 202526
June 202539
May 202524
April 202519
March 202520
February 202519

A total of 688 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202561
November 202547
October 202540
September 202550
August 202563
July 202576
June 202572
May 202564
April 202578
March 202550
February 202553

A total of 398 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202533
November 202522
October 202528
September 202528
August 202536
July 202544
June 202538
May 202533
April 202535
March 202542
February 202542

A total of 417 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202525
November 202525
October 202538
September 202528
August 202530
July 202534
June 202544
May 202550
April 202544
March 202534
February 202539

A total of 1061 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202657
December 202574
November 202577
October 202576
September 202578
August 202599
July 2025104
June 2025100
May 2025120
April 2025122
March 202583
February 202571

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20258
November 202514
October 202512
September 202518
August 202520
July 20259
June 202518
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 202531
November 202550
October 202543
September 202527
August 202531
July 202535
June 202549
May 202535
April 202536
March 202537
February 202524

A total of 133 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
November 202522
October 20259
September 20255
August 202512
July 202514
June 202517
May 20258
April 20258
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 1179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202692
December 202561
November 202595
October 2025102
September 202577
August 202598
July 2025135
June 2025113
May 2025113
April 2025102
March 2025116
February 202575

A total of 1088 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202661
December 202555
November 202577
October 202599
September 202587
August 2025136
July 2025144
June 202599
May 202599
April 2025115
March 202567
February 202549

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20255
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20259
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Pembrokeshire in January 2026

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

1. Stryd Shearwater (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Milford Haven (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. The Friars Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Milford Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1

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