Crime Rate in Haverfordwest: Prendergast: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverfordwest: Prendergast

The total recorded crimes in Haverfordwest: Prendergast, Pembrokeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverfordwest: Prendergast crime rate of 15.90 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Haverfordwest: Prendergast Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Scotchwell Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area 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 May 2025 the Haverfordwest: Prendergast has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 15.90 ranking 3th 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.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
November 202414
October 202414
September 202422
August 202416
July 202416
June 202442
May 202417

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202511
February 202514
January 20259
November 20248
October 202420
September 202412
August 202415
July 202416
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
January 20252
November 20248
October 202413
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Haverfordwest: Prendergast in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Scotchwell Walk (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fishguard Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
5. Hall Park Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Scotchwell View (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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