Crime Rate in Pembrokeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembrokeshire

The total recorded crimes in Pembrokeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembrokeshire crime rate of 9.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (594) incidents (-3.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (144) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (135) incidents (19.47% increase)
Pembrokeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howarth Close with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 15
  • Picton Road with total crimes: 14

Pembrokeshire Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Pembrokeshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Haverfordwest: Castle (63 crimes), and the safest, Narberth: Rural (2 crimes), is 61 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pembrokeshire.

Similarly, the area of Haverfordwest North (178 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crundale, Clynderwen & Maenclochog (23 crimes), with a difference of 155 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pembrokeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Haverfordwest: Castle63
Haverfordwest: Garth61
Milford: West55
Haverfordwest: Prendergast54
Bro Gwaun54

Safest Wards:

Solva4
Pembroke: St Michael4
Newport and Dinas3
Amroth and Saundersfoot North2
Narberth: Rural2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Haverfordwest North178
Milford Haven West129
Pembroke Dock118
Milford Haven East105
Haverfordwest South95

Safest Areas:

Narberth53
Neyland47
Pembroke East & Manorbier33
Saundersfoot32
Crundale, Clynderwen & Maenclochog23

Pembrokeshire 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202544
May 202550
April 202544
March 202534
February 202539
January 202543
November 202433

A total of 823 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 91.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025135
June 2025113
May 2025113
April 2025102
March 2025116
February 202575
January 202574
December 20241
November 202494

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
November 202419

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202549
May 202535
April 202536
March 202537
February 202524
January 202529
November 202453

A total of 314 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202538
May 202533
April 202535
March 202542
February 202542
January 202543
November 202437

A total of 85 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 20258
April 20258
March 202513
February 20259
January 202510
November 20246

A total of 749 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 93.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 2025100
May 2025120
April 2025122
March 202583
February 202571
January 202581
November 202468

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 703 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 87.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025144
June 202599
May 202599
April 2025115
March 202567
February 202549
January 202559
November 202471

A total of 205 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202539
May 202524
April 202519
March 202520
February 202519
January 202536
November 202422

A total of 486 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202572
May 202564
April 202578
March 202550
February 202553
January 202551
November 202442

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 3940 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 437.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 615 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025594
June 2025615
May 2025500
April 2025469
March 2025439
February 2025430
January 2025462
December 20242
November 2024429

High Crime Locations Pembrokeshire in July 2025

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

1. Howarth Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
Robbery1
Other theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
3. Picton Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other crime3
Drugs1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Maple Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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