Crime Rate in Solva: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Solva

The total recorded crimes in Solva, Pembrokeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Solva crime rate of 204.08 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 Solva, encompassing approximately 39 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Solva Crime Hotspots

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

  • Erw Lon with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Newgale Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Solva?

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

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Solva demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 66 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Solva recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Solva had fewer crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 75 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Solva recorded fewer crimes than 46 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Solva Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Solva has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 204.08 ranking 40th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Solva crimes were 66. The crime rate of Solva in 2024 was 1683.67 (year) or 140.31 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Solva were around 75 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1913.27 (year) or 159.44 (month) ranking 47 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solva)CrimesRank (Solva)CrimesRank (Solva)
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
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

Solva Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In February 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20257
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
May 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Solva in May 2025

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

1. Erw Lon (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newgale Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Bryn Golau (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Penyraber (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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