Haverfordwest Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Haverfordwest, 20.3 crimes were reported in October 2024—a rate 150.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark disparity translates to a daily risk that residents may find concerning: roughly 8 crimes occurred each day, and over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 49 residents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.5% of all incidents, with a rate of 9.5 per 1,000. This category alone was 256% above the UK average, highlighting a significant local imbalance. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing to a crime profile that suggests heightened tensions in public spaces. October, with its shorter days and Halloween festivities, likely amplifies such issues. The town’s proximity to coastal tourism routes may intersect with local dynamics. The dominance of violent crime over property crime—only 25.5% of incidents were property-related—suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. While seasonal factors such as darker evenings and seasonal transitions may play a role, the persistent gap between Haverfordwest’s rate and the UK average indicates deeper, more systemic challenges. Residents may reasonably question how such a relatively small built-up area maintains such a disproportionate share of violent crime, though the data does not provide a definitive answer.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 1 to 3). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal potential spikes in risk for individuals. Conversely, burglary fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 incidents), possibly reflecting improved security measures or seasonal patterns. The violent crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000—256% above the UK average—dominates the landscape, far outpacing other categories. This suggests that the area’s crime profile is heavily skewed toward interpersonal conflict, which may be exacerbated by factors such as overcrowded public spaces or unaddressed social tensions. Theft from the person increased by 100%, a 1-in-49 residents risk over the month. While property crime remains lower than violent crime, shoplifting and criminal damage still contribute to a broader sense of insecurity. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.3 per 1,000, but Haverfordwest’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 indicates a 71% gap, pointing to localised issues that may require targeted interventions.

Haverfordwest’s crime rate in October 2024 rose by 8.8% compared to the previous month’s 18.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained upward trend. This increase, though modest in percentage terms, translates to tangible risks for residents: 8 crimes per day, or one reported incident for every 49 residents over the course of the month. While the UK average crime rate is 8.1 per 1,000, Haverfordwest’s figure is nearly double, underscoring a significant divergence. The town’s population of 12,798 means that the 260 total crimes reported in October represent a substantial proportion of daily life. For context, the UK’s average daily crime rate is not provided here, but Haverfordwest’s local rate suggests a higher frequency of incidents per capita. The contrast between Haverfordwest’s violent crime dominance and the UK’s broader mix of property and violent crime further highlights the area’s unique challenges. Residents may find the 256% gap in violent crime rates particularly concerning, as it implies a level of risk that is not mirrored nationally. These figures, while stark, must be interpreted within the context of local demographics and geography, which remain unexplored in the data provided.