Crime Rate in Lampeter Velfrey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lampeter Velfrey

The total recorded crimes in Lampeter Velfrey, Pembrokeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lampeter Velfrey crime rate of 161.81 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 Lampeter Velfrey, encompassing approximately 30 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lampeter Velfrey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemary Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lampeter Velfrey?

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

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Lampeter Velfrey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 41 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lampeter Velfrey recorded fewer crimes than 49 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Lampeter Velfrey had fewer crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 68 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lampeter Velfrey recorded fewer crimes than 49 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pembrokeshire, Lampeter Velfrey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lampeter Velfrey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lampeter Velfrey has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 161.81 ranking 48th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Lampeter Velfrey crimes were 41. The crime rate of Lampeter Velfrey in 2024 was 1326.86 (year) or 110.57 (month) ranking it 50 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lampeter Velfrey were around 68 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2200.65 (year) or 183.39 (month) ranking 50 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lampeter Velfrey)CrimesRank (Lampeter Velfrey)CrimesRank (Lampeter Velfrey)
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
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
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

Lampeter Velfrey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lampeter Velfrey in May 2025

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

1. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ash Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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