Crime Rate in Haverfordwest: Garth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverfordwest: Garth

The total recorded crimes in Haverfordwest: Garth, Pembrokeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverfordwest: Garth crime rate of 7.60 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: Garth, encompassing approximately 4,340 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Haverfordwest: Garth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osprey Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Haverfordwest: Garth?

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

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Haverfordwest: Garth reported a higher crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 298 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haverfordwest: Garth witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Haverfordwest: Garth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 346 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haverfordwest: Garth witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haverfordwest: Garth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haverfordwest: Garth has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 ranking 10th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Haverfordwest: Garth crimes were 298. The crime rate of Haverfordwest: Garth in 2024 was 68.65 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haverfordwest: Garth were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.71 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Garth)CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Garth)CrimesRank (Haverfordwest: Garth)
Pembroke Dock: Central32 12390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle76 1673 1489 2
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
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: Garth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Burglary 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 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202517
February 202520
January 202517
November 202428
October 202419
September 202415
August 202423
July 202424
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Haverfordwest: Garth in May 2025

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

1. Osprey Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Siskin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Prescelly Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Peregrine Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Cuffern Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baring Gould Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Fleming Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Redhill Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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