Crime Rate in St David's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St David's

The total recorded crimes in St David's, Pembrokeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St David's crime rate of 0.44 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 St David's, encompassing approximately 43,383 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St David's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryn Teg with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Y Bryn with total crimes: 2
  • Sgwar Y Groes with total crimes: 2

How safe is St David's?

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

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, St David's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 57 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St David's recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, St David's had fewer crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 85 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St David's recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pembrokeshire, St David's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St David's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St David's has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 24th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total St David's crimes were 57. The crime rate of St David's in 2024 was 174.28 (year) or 14.52 (month) ranking it 46 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St David's were around 85 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.28 (year) or 0.19 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)
Pembroke Dock: Central43 7390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle63 1673 1489 2
Haverfordwest: Prendergast54 4533 2419 4
Haverfordwest: Garth61 2298 8346 7
Milford: West55 3356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun54 5432 3366 5
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South38 10364 5354 6
Milford: North46 6303 7191 21
Haverfordwest: Priory37 11257 10335 8
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu42 8159 20248 17
Milford: East34 15249 12313 9
Tenby: South35 13290 9286 12
Milford: Hubberston39 9230 14286 13
Milford: Central25 20241 13310 10
Milford: Hakin35 12142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield34 14250 11274 15
Pembroke Dock: Market16 29216 15280 14
Pembroke Dock: Bush31 16186 18270 16
Pembroke: St Mary North25 19213 16238 18
Martletwy27 18186 17219 20
Johnston29 17183 19233 19
Merlin's Bridge24 21128 22144 30
Fishguard: North East10 37117 27186 22
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland22 22123 25183 23
Goodwick16 32127 23152 27
Letterston19 2380 3687 40
Fishguard: North West9 39122 26170 24
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty19 25123 2491 38
Narberth: Urban17 28109 29170 25
Neyland: East17 27109 30168 26
Llanrhian18 2629 5744 54
Lamphey8 4576 39152 28
Saundersfoot South16 30116 2872 49
Neyland: West14 3484 34151 29
Tenby: North10 3896 33133 31
Manorbier and Penally7 48100 31113 32
St Ishmael's16 3161 44105 33
Maenclochog5 5398 32104 34
Carew and Jeffreyston14 3346 4946 52
Kilgetty and Begelly8 4478 37104 35
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw9 4081 35101 36
St Dogmaels13 3573 4076 46
Rudbaxton and Spittal10 3661 4593 37
East Williamston6 5278 3874 48
Pembroke Dock: Pennar6 5149 4789 39
The Havens8 4769 4182 42
Camrose9 4140 5240 56
Solva4 5566 4275 47
Llangwm9 4227 5876 44
Pembroke: St Michael4 5649 4881 43
Hundleton8 4663 4376 45
Wiston8 4340 5145 53
Lampeter Velfrey7 4941 5068 50
Burton7 5024 5939 58
Amroth and Saundersfoot North2 5836 5348 51
Boncath and Clydau5 5432 5439 57
Newport and Dinas3 5730 5543 55
Narberth: Rural2 5929 5628 59

St David's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St David's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St David's postcode area is presented below.

1. Bryn Teg (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Heol Y Bryn (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Sgwar Y Groes (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Heol Non (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. B4583 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heol Dewi (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Maes-Y-Dre (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Pen-Y-Garn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Stephen'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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