The question of how Haverfordwest’s crime rate compares to that of Merlin’s Bridge is a pertinent one for residents concerned about local safety. While specific crime data for Merlin's Bridge isn't provided, we can analyse Haverfordwest’s statistics and contextualise them against the UK average.
Haverfordwest, classified as a Built-Up Area (BUA) within Pembrokeshire, has a population of 12,798. Its crime rate stands at 178.5 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is substantially higher than the UK average, which sits at 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. Essentially, Haverfordwest experiences almost double the crime rate of the national average.
To further illustrate the disparity, consider that for every 1,000 people in Haverfordwest, roughly 179 crimes are reported. This figure underscores a heightened level of criminal activity compared to many other areas in the United Kingdom. The safety score for Haverfordwest is 55 out of 100, which is also considerably lower than the UK average safety score of 79. A lower safety score directly reflects the higher crime rate.
It’s important to note that these statistics represent reported crimes, and the actual level of crime may be higher due to unreported incidents. Furthermore, variations in crime types (e.g., theft, violence, criminal damage) contribute to the overall crime rate and may not be evenly distributed across different areas within Haverfordwest and Merlin’s Bridge. Without comparative data for Merlin’s Bridge, it's impossible to provide a direct comparison, but the available data clearly demonstrates Haverfordwest’s elevated crime rate relative to the national average.