Crime Rate in Haverfordwest: Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverfordwest: Castle

The total recorded crimes in Haverfordwest: Castle, Pembrokeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverfordwest: Castle crime rate of 7.31 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: Castle, encompassing approximately 10,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Haverfordwest: Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Friars Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Fountain Row with total crimes: 8
  • New Quay with total crimes: 6

How safe is Haverfordwest: Castle?

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

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Haverfordwest: Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 673 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haverfordwest: Castle witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Haverfordwest: Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 489 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haverfordwest: Castle witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haverfordwest: Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haverfordwest: Castle has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 7.31 ranking 1th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Haverfordwest: Castle crimes were 673. The crime rate of Haverfordwest: Castle in 2024 was 64.71 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haverfordwest: Castle were around 489 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.02 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Castle)CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Castle)CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Castle)
Pembroke Dock: Central32 12390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Prendergast48 3533 2419 4
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South51 2364 5354 6
Milford: West46 4356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun24 19432 3366 5
Milford: North40 5303 7191 21
Pembroke Dock: Bush39 6186 18270 16
Haverfordwest: Garth33 10298 8346 7
Milford: Hubberston37 7230 14286 13
Haverfordwest: Priory31 13257 10335 8
Pembroke Dock: Market34 8216 15280 14
Milford: East28 15249 12313 9
Tenby: South32 11290 9286 12
Milford: Central33 9241 13310 10
Milford: Hakin29 14142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield27 17250 11274 15
Pembroke: St Mary North27 18213 16238 18
Johnston28 16183 19233 19
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu19 23159 20248 17
Martletwy18 25186 17219 20
Neyland: West22 2084 34151 29
Saundersfoot South22 21116 2872 49
Fishguard: North East14 29117 27186 22
Merlin's Bridge18 24128 22144 30
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland21 22123 25183 23
Goodwick14 30127 23152 27
Fishguard: North West14 28122 26170 24
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty8 42123 2491 38
Narberth: Urban13 31109 29170 25
Neyland: East15 27109 30168 26
The Havens15 2669 4182 42
Lamphey6 4776 39152 28
Tenby: North13 3296 33133 31
Manorbier and Penally6 46100 31113 32
Maenclochog10 3498 32104 34
St Ishmael's10 3661 44105 33
Carew and Jeffreyston12 3346 4946 52
Kilgetty and Begelly10 3578 37104 35
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw7 4381 35101 36
Letterston9 3780 3687 40
Rudbaxton and Spittal8 3961 4593 37
East Williamston8 3878 3874 48
Pembroke Dock: Pennar4 5349 4789 39
St Dogmaels7 4473 4076 46
Solva8 4066 4275 47
St David's8 4157 4685 41
Pembroke: St Michael4 5149 4881 43
Hundleton1 5763 4376 45
Llangwm2 5527 5876 44
Llanrhian6 4529 5744 54
Lampeter Velfrey5 4841 5068 50
Amroth and Saundersfoot North5 4936 5348 51
Burton4 5024 5939 58
WistonNA NA40 5145 53
Camrose4 5240 5240 56
Boncath and Clydau1 5832 5439 57
Narberth: Rural3 5429 5628 59
Newport and Dinas2 5630 5543 55

Haverfordwest: Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202526
March 202525
February 202531
January 202513
November 202441
October 202449
September 202428
August 202442
July 202436
June 202448
May 202444

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
November 202410
October 20249
September 202414
August 202415
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20257
November 20243
October 202412
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Haverfordwest: Castle in May 2025

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

1. The Friars Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fountain Row (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. New Quay (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Swansquare (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Hill Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Winch Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Picton Place (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Old Quay (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. High Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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