Haverfordwest Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haverfordwest's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a starkly elevated rate of 15.1 per 1,000 residents, nearly double the UK average of 7.7. This marks the second consecutive month of rising crime, with the town's overall rate now 96.1% above the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.2% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.4%) and anti-social behaviour (9.8%). These figures align with Haverfordwest's position as a coastal town with a significant retail and tourist presence, where public spaces and high streets naturally attract higher concentrations of certain crime types. The seasonal context of April, encompassing the Easter period and spring weather, likely contributes to increased foot traffic and associated risks. Violence and sexual offences in particular show a marked disparity, being 172% above the UK average. This could be attributed to the town's social dynamics, including its role as a hub for both local and transient populations. While property crimes such as burglary remain relatively low (2 incidents, 1.0% of total crimes), the dominance of violent and disorderly offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The data also indicates a 159% above-average rate for public order offences, which may be linked to the town's coastal character and the associated seasonal influx of visitors. These patterns highlight the need for local authorities to consider both permanent and temporary factors influencing crime trends in Haverfordwest.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in April 2025 was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to two reported incidents. This sudden emergence of a previously absent crime type may reflect seasonal factors such as increased cycling activity during spring or changes in local patterns of movement. Similarly, theft from the person also saw a 100% rise, doubling from one to two incidents. This aligns with the Easter holiday period, when foot traffic in town centres and coastal areas typically increases. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7% (from 12 to 20 incidents), a significant jump that could be linked to the Easter weekend's potential for higher alcohol consumption and associated anti-social behaviour. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by 75.0% (from four to one incident), due to reduced car usage during the Easter break or enhanced security measures. Burglary fell by 60.0% (from five to two incidents), though this remains a category where Haverfordwest's rate is 26% below the UK average. The stark contrast between rising and falling categories illustrates a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences.

April 2025 saw Haverfordwest's crime rate rise to 15.1 per 1,000 residents, a 17.0% increase from the previous month's 12.9. This places the town 96.1% above the UK average of 7.7, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 66 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 12,798. While the overall rate remains elevated, the drop in vehicle crime (-75.0%) and burglary (-60.0%) suggests some areas of the town may be seeing targeted improvements. However, the absence of a UK daily crime comparison means local context must be interpreted purely through Haverfordwest's own metrics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk than the national average, though specific factors influencing this disparity remain unexplored in the data.