Crime Rate in Haverfordwest: Prendergast: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverfordwest: Prendergast

The total recorded crimes in Haverfordwest: Prendergast, Pembrokeshire, UK in January 2026 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverfordwest: Prendergast crime rate of 12.26 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 Haverfordwest: Prendergast, encompassing approximately 3,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Haverfordwest: Prendergast Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Haverfordwest: Prendergast?

To understand the safety of Haverfordwest: Prendergast, we need to analyze Haverfordwest: Prendergast crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Haverfordwest: Prendergast reported a higher crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 533 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haverfordwest: Prendergast witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Haverfordwest: Prendergast experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 419 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haverfordwest: Prendergast witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest: Prendergast has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Haverfordwest: Prendergast Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Haverfordwest: Prendergast has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 12.26 ranking 5th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Haverfordwest: Prendergast crimes were 533. The crime rate of Haverfordwest: Prendergast in 2024 was 176.58 (year) or 14.71 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haverfordwest: Prendergast were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 138.81 (year) or 11.57 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Prendergast)CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Prendergast)CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Prendergast)
Pembroke Dock: Central52 1390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle48 2673 1489 2
Milford: West37 3356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun12 27432 3366 5
Haverfordwest: Garth37 4298 8346 7
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South24 11364 5354 6
Milford: North34 6303 7191 21
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu31 7159 20248 17
Haverfordwest: Priory25 10257 10335 8
Pembroke: St Mary North27 8213 16238 18
Milford: East20 14249 12313 9
Tenby: South21 13290 9286 12
Milford: Hubberston26 9230 14286 13
Milford: Central17 16241 13310 10
Milford: Hakin15 20142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield12 29250 11274 15
Pembroke Dock: Bush22 12186 18270 16
Pembroke Dock: Market18 15216 15280 14
MartletwyNA NA186 17219 20
Fishguard: North West17 17122 26170 24
Johnston17 18183 19233 19
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw16 1981 35101 36
Tenby: North15 2196 33133 31
Fishguard: North East12 28117 27186 22
Merlin's Bridge15 22128 22144 30
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland14 24123 25183 23
Goodwick10 31127 23152 27
Saundersfoot South14 23116 2872 49
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty2 51123 2491 38
Narberth: Urban12 30109 29170 25
Rudbaxton and Spittal14 2561 4593 37
Neyland: East10 34109 30168 26
Neyland: West12 2684 34151 29
Lamphey1 5476 39152 28
Manorbier and Penally8 36100 31113 32
Maenclochog5 4398 32104 34
St David's10 3257 4685 41
St Ishmael's6 3961 44105 33
The Havens10 3369 4182 42
Kilgetty and Begelly5 4278 37104 35
Pembroke Dock: Pennar9 3549 4789 39
Letterston6 4080 3687 40
East Williamston7 3778 3874 48
Pembroke: St Michael7 3849 4881 43
St Dogmaels5 4173 4076 46
Solva2 5266 4275 47
Hundleton3 4663 4376 45
Llangwm1 5727 5876 44
Narberth: Rural4 4429 5628 59
Wiston4 4540 5145 53
Lampeter Velfrey3 4741 5068 50
Carew and Jeffreyston3 4846 4946 52
Camrose3 4940 5240 56
Burton3 5024 5939 58
Amroth and Saundersfoot North2 5336 5348 51
Llanrhian1 5629 5744 54
Boncath and ClydauNA NA32 5439 57
Newport and Dinas1 5530 5543 55

Haverfordwest: Prendergast Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20257
November 20258
October 202511
September 20257
August 20259
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20259
November 202510
October 20259
September 20257
August 202518
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 202515
March 202511
February 202514

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20256
September 20253
July 202512
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20251
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Haverfordwest: Prendergast in January 2026

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

1. Hall Park Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Fishguard Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Scotchwell View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Tan Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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