Crime Rate in Pembrokeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembrokeshire

The total recorded crimes in Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire in January 2025 are around 908 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembrokeshire crime rate of 7.36 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: (462) incidents (23000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (81) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (74) incidents (7300.00% increase)
Pembrokeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Gatehouse View with total crimes: 11
  • Howarth Close with total crimes: 10

Pembrokeshire Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Pembrokeshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Milford: North (52 crimes), and the safest, Llanrhian (1 crimes), is 51 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pembrokeshire.

Similarly, the area of Milford Haven East (124 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pembroke East & Manorbier (16 crimes), with a difference of 108 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pembrokeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Milford: North52
Bro Gwaun48
Haverfordwest: Castle46
Haverfordwest: Garth38
Milford: Central37

Safest Wards:

Maenclochog3
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty2
St Dogmaels2
St David's1
Llanrhian1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Milford Haven East124
Haverfordwest North111
Fishguard106
Pembroke Dock99
Milford Haven West79

Safest Areas:

Tenby & Caldey31
Crundale, Clynderwen & Maenclochog27
St Davids & Letterston21
Johnston, Broad Haven & St Ishmaels20
Pembroke East & Manorbier16

Pembrokeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 207 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
November 202422
October 202423
September 202424
August 202420
July 202428
June 202454

A total of 272 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202543
November 202433
October 202435
September 202436
August 202424
July 202439
June 202462

A total of 3872 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 484.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 938 reported cases.

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

A total of 699 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 99.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202559
November 202471
October 202474
September 202482
August 2024120
July 2024103
June 2024190

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
November 202419
October 202412
September 202422
August 202418
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 453 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
November 202453
October 202453
September 202469
August 202462
July 202455
June 2024132

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 762 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 108.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202581
November 202468
October 202494
September 202484
August 2024105
July 2024104
June 2024226

A total of 276 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 202413
June 202428

A total of 492 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202551
November 202442
October 202471
September 202450
August 202479
July 202491
June 2024108

A total of 884 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 110.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 238 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Pembrokeshire in January 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Gatehouse View (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
3. Howarth Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Stryd Shearwater (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Burglary3
6. The Friars Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Public order2
Other crime1
Drugs1

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