Haverfordwest Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime continues to outpace property crime in Haverfordwest, with 85 incidents reported in June 2024—38.3% of all recorded crimes—compared to 68 property-related offences. This stark imbalance, which places violent crime 139% above the UK average, raises questions about the area’s social dynamics. The overall crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents, 112.2% higher than the national average, reflects a combination of local factors. Public order offences, at 35 incidents (15.8% of total), and shoplifting, at 35 cases (15.8% of total), both surged to 335% and 343% above UK averages, respectively, indicating heightened disorder in public spaces. These figures may be consistent with the start of summer tourism, which brings increased foot traffic to Haverfordwest’s retail and leisure areas. However, the dominance of violent crime—particularly violence and sexual offences, which account for 6.6 per 1,000 residents—suggests deeper issues, such as community tensions or unmet policing needs, may be at play. The area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics, combined with its location in Pembrokeshire’s coastal region, likely influences crime patterns, with tourism and seasonal activity driving certain types of offences while leaving others, like burglary, relatively subdued.

June saw a 40% rise in shoplifting, with 35 incidents reported, compared to 25 in May. This increase aligns with the start of summer tourism, which may heighten retail activity and opportunities for theft. Theft from the person also doubled, with one incident reported—a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero cases. Meanwhile, other theft and burglary both declined, with other theft dropping 61.1% and burglary falling 28.6%, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts or targeted policing efforts. Violent crime, at 85 incidents (38.3% of total), remained 139% above the UK average, while public order offences surged 343% above the national rate. These figures highlight a stark imbalance: violent and disorderly crimes dominate, suggesting underlying social or environmental factors may be amplifying tensions in the area.

Haverfordwest's crime rate in June 2024 (17.4 per 1,000) marked a 10.5% decline from the previous month's 19.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. However, this remains 112.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, underscoring persistent challenges. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately seven crimes reported each day, a figure that, while localised, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 58 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime. This rate, though lower than May, still places Haverfordwest well above national benchmarks, suggesting systemic factors—such as the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics—may contribute to its elevated crime profile.