Haverfordwest Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Haverfordwest for March 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by the area’s character and seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour was the most prevalent type, accounting for 71.4% of all reported crimes, followed by theft from the person and burglary, each contributing 14.3%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour makes up 66% of the national total, highlighting a slightly higher proportion of such incidents in Haverfordwest. The overall crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents—92.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—suggests a relatively safe environment. This could be influenced by Haverfordwest’s coastal location and smaller urban scale, which may naturally limit opportunities for certain crimes. However, the dominance of anti-social behaviour raises questions about local factors, such as community interactions or seasonal events, that might contribute to its frequency. March’s transition to spring, with longer evenings and changing routines, may have played a role in shaping these patterns. The low levels of property crime, particularly burglary and theft from the person, further indicate a town where such incidents are rare, due to effective community policing or the physical layout of the area. This crime mix underscores the importance of understanding local context when interpreting crime statistics, as national averages may not always align with the specific dynamics of smaller built-up areas.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 77.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, dropping from 22 cases in February to 5. This sharp decline may reflect seasonal shifts as the area transitioned into spring, with residents spending more time outdoors and local events potentially reducing opportunities for such incidents. Conversely, theft from the person and burglary each rose by 100% compared to February, with both crimes increasing from 0 to 1. While these increases are statistically significant, the absolute numbers remain low, and the overall crime rate for the month remains exceptionally low. Anti-social behaviour in Haverfordwest was 66% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, illustrating a consistent pattern of lower incidents for this category. Residents may find the low overall crime rate—0.6 per 1,000—particularly notable when compared to the UK’s 7.7 per 1,000, suggesting a safer environment overall.

Haverfordwest's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, a 74.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the seasonal transition to spring, when longer evenings and shifting routines may influence local activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in March, reflecting a stark contrast to the preceding month’s higher activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure meant that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,828 residents—a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. This comparison to population-scaled metrics highlights how infrequent crime incidents are in Haverfordwest, even when accounting for the town’s 12,798 residents. Such a low frequency may be attributed to the area’s characteristics, including its coastal setting and smaller urban footprint, which could naturally limit opportunities for certain types of crime.