Crime Rate in Wiston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiston

The total recorded crimes in Wiston, Pembrokeshire, UK in April 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiston crime rate of 445.34 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 Wiston, encompassing approximately 24 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wiston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Nant Yr Eglyys with total crimes: 1
  • Market Place with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wiston?

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

  • Relative to Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Wiston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 40 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wiston recorded fewer crimes than 50 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

    • In 2023, Wiston had fewer crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 45 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wiston recorded fewer crimes than 52 out of 58 other areas in the Pembrokeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wiston Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Wiston has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 445.34 ranking 35th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wiston crimes were 40. The crime rate of Wiston in 2024 was 1619.43 (year) or 134.95 (month) ranking it 51 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wiston were around 45 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1821.86 (year) or 151.82 (month) ranking 53 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wiston)CrimesRank (Wiston)CrimesRank (Wiston)
Pembroke Dock: Central22 16390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle56 2673 1489 2
Bro Gwaun81 1432 3366 5
Haverfordwest: Prendergast45 3533 2419 4
Milford: West43 5356 6423 3
Haverfordwest: Garth44 4298 8346 7
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South42 6364 5354 6
Milford: North37 10303 7191 21
Milford: Central41 7241 13310 10
Haverfordwest: Priory31 12257 10335 8
Tenby: South41 8290 9286 12
Milford: East23 15249 12313 9
Milford: Hubberston37 9230 14286 13
Milford: Hakin18 20142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield17 21250 11274 15
Pembroke Dock: Market32 11216 15280 14
Johnston28 13183 19233 19
Pembroke Dock: Bush27 14186 18270 16
Pembroke: St Mary North21 17213 16238 18
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu12 31159 20248 17
Martletwy12 29186 17219 20
Neyland: East18 18109 30168 26
Goodwick18 19127 23152 27
Fishguard: North East13 26117 27186 22
Merlin's Bridge15 24128 22144 30
Letterston16 2280 3687 40
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland12 32123 25183 23
Tenby: North15 2396 33133 31
Fishguard: North West13 27122 26170 24
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty13 28123 2491 38
Narberth: Urban12 30109 29170 25
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw13 2581 35101 36
Lamphey5 5476 39152 28
Saundersfoot South8 40116 2872 49
Neyland: West6 5184 34151 29
Manorbier and Penally6 48100 31113 32
Maenclochog10 3898 32104 34
St Ishmael's3 5761 44105 33
St David's11 3357 4685 41
Kilgetty and Begelly11 3478 37104 35
The Havens11 3669 4182 42
Rudbaxton and Spittal10 3761 4593 37
East Williamston6 5078 3874 48
Pembroke Dock: Pennar8 4149 4789 39
Pembroke: St Michael8 3949 4881 43
St Dogmaels6 4973 4076 46
Solva7 4666 4275 47
Burton8 4224 5939 58
Hundleton7 4563 4376 45
Llanrhian8 4329 5744 54
Llangwm7 4427 5876 44
Newport and Dinas6 4730 5543 55
Carew and JeffreystonNA NA46 4946 52
Lampeter Velfrey1 5841 5068 50
Amroth and Saundersfoot North5 5236 5348 51
Camrose4 5540 5240 56
Boncath and Clydau5 5332 5439 57
Narberth: Rural3 5629 5628 59

Wiston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft 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 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
January 20254
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Wiston in April 2025

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

1. Oaklands Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nant Yr Eglyys (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Orton Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clarbeston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dungleddy Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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