Haverfordwest Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haverfordwest’s crime profile in July 2024 reveals striking disparities compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.2% of all crimes, with a rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents—170% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category alone contributed to the area’s overall crime rate of 19.5 per 1,000, which is 132.1% higher than the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. Public order offences (2.5 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 per 1,000) also far exceeded UK averages, with the latter at 217% above the national figure. These patterns align with Haverfordwest’s seasonal rhythm as a coastal town experiencing peak tourism in July, where festivals and outdoor events may increase opportunities for disorderly conduct. Anti-social behaviour (2.0 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.6 per 1,000) further reflect tensions between transient visitors and local communities. decrease from June. The area’s crime mix suggests a combination of resident populations and seasonal influxes, with violent crime dominating the landscape despite lower rates of vehicle crime (57% below the UK average). This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while leveraging the town’s lower exposure to property-related offences.

July 2024 saw marked shifts in crime trends, with possession of weapons surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and other crime rising 125% (from 4 to 9). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime (from 0 to 2), suggest emerging patterns that warrant scrutiny. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 42.9% (from 35 to 20), likely reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity and visitor behaviour. Public order offences declined by 8.6% (from 35 to 32), though they remain 291% above the UK average. The town’s violent crime rate (7.7 per 1,000) is particularly concerning, being 170% higher than the national average, while anti-social behaviour (2.0 per 1,000) is 38% above UK levels. For residents, the 42.9% drop in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how seasonal factors—such as reduced summer shopping—can influence crime patterns. However, the surge in weapons possession and other unspecified crimes indicates areas requiring further attention.

Haverfordwest’s crime rate in July 2024 rose 12.6% from June’s 17.4 per 1,000, underscoring a troubling upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day, with one reported crime occurring for every 51 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 12,798 people. Compared to the UK average, the town’s violent crime rate is 170% higher, and public order offences are 291% above national levels, suggesting systemic challenges in managing disorder. While vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, this anomaly may reflect Haverfordwest’s lower density of parked vehicles in residential areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly higher risk of violent crime than the national average, yet property-related offences remain relatively contained. These figures illustrate an area where community-focused policing and targeted interventions may be critical to addressing the disproportionate rise in violent and public order offences.