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 January 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St David's crime rate of 0.23 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 Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St David's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Non with total crimes: 4
  • Feidr Dwr with total crimes: 1
  • Ffos Y Mynach with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the St David's has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.23 ranking 32th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)CrimesRank (St David's)
Pembroke Dock: Central52 1390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle48 2673 1489 2
Haverfordwest: Prendergast37 5533 2419 4
Milford: West37 3356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun12 27432 3366 5
Haverfordwest: Garth37 4298 8346 7
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South24 11364 5354 6
Milford: North34 6303 7191 21
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu31 7159 20248 17
Haverfordwest: Priory25 10257 10335 8
Pembroke: St Mary North27 8213 16238 18
Milford: East20 14249 12313 9
Tenby: South21 13290 9286 12
Milford: Hubberston26 9230 14286 13
Milford: Central17 16241 13310 10
Milford: Hakin15 20142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield12 29250 11274 15
Pembroke Dock: Bush22 12186 18270 16
Pembroke Dock: Market18 15216 15280 14
MartletwyNA NA186 17219 20
Fishguard: North West17 17122 26170 24
Johnston17 18183 19233 19
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw16 1981 35101 36
Tenby: North15 2196 33133 31
Fishguard: North East12 28117 27186 22
Merlin's Bridge15 22128 22144 30
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland14 24123 25183 23
Goodwick10 31127 23152 27
Saundersfoot South14 23116 2872 49
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty2 51123 2491 38
Narberth: Urban12 30109 29170 25
Rudbaxton and Spittal14 2561 4593 37
Neyland: East10 34109 30168 26
Neyland: West12 2684 34151 29
Lamphey1 5476 39152 28
Manorbier and Penally8 36100 31113 32
Maenclochog5 4398 32104 34
St Ishmael's6 3961 44105 33
The Havens10 3369 4182 42
Kilgetty and Begelly5 4278 37104 35
Pembroke Dock: Pennar9 3549 4789 39
Letterston6 4080 3687 40
East Williamston7 3778 3874 48
Pembroke: St Michael7 3849 4881 43
St Dogmaels5 4173 4076 46
Solva2 5266 4275 47
Hundleton3 4663 4376 45
Llangwm1 5727 5876 44
Narberth: Rural4 4429 5628 59
Wiston4 4540 5145 53
Lampeter Velfrey3 4741 5068 50
Carew and Jeffreyston3 4846 4946 52
Camrose3 4940 5240 56
Burton3 5024 5939 58
Amroth and Saundersfoot North2 5336 5348 51
Llanrhian1 5629 5744 54
Boncath and ClydauNA NA32 5439 57
Newport and Dinas1 5530 5543 55

St David's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

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

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20257
September 20251
August 20253
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20252
April 20253

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations St David's in January 2026

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

1. Heol Non (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Feidr Dwr (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ffos Y Mynach (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ffynnon Wen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Fford Owen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Peter'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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