Haverfordwest Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haverfordwest’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 14.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 79% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a significant departure from the area’s typical seasonal patterns, as the summer months usually see lower crime rates due to increased tourism and community activity. However, the data revealed a stark contrast in the nature of crimes reported, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape at 47.3% of total crimes—6.9 per 1,000 residents, 140% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, contributing 12.4% and 10.2% respectively, both well above national benchmarks. These trends may partly explain the area’s elevated crime profile, as the summer months often bring transient populations and heightened social interactions in public spaces. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely exacerbates challenges in managing public order, with empty homes during the off-season potentially increasing burglary risks. While property crimes remained relatively low at 42 reports, the surge in drug-related offences and theft from the person highlights shifting dynamics in local crime patterns. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those frequented by transient visitors, to address both persistent and emerging crime trends.

August 2025 marked a notable reduction in certain crime categories, including a 50% decrease in burglary (from 12 to 6 cases) and a 64.5% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 31 to 11). These declines may reflect improved community engagement during the summer months or the presence of more vigilant residents in public spaces. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 175%, rising from 4 to 11 cases—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, which this area exceeded by 233%. This increase could signal a growing issue in local drug markets or heightened enforcement activity. Theft from the person also doubled, with two reported incidents, a 100% month-on-month increase that warrants attention given the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained high, at 6.9 per 1,000—140% above the UK average—suggesting a need for focused policing in areas with frequent social gatherings. The area’s property crime rate, though lower than violent crimes, still showed a 43% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, indicating potential vulnerabilities in retail security during peak tourist periods.

Haverfordwest’s crime rate in August 2025 fell by 25.3% compared to July’s 19.5 per 1,000, marking a welcome downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline, however, was not uniform across all categories, with some crimes rising sharply while others dropped significantly. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 69 residents. This rate, though lower than the previous month, remains higher than the UK average, highlighting the area’s distinct challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that each resident faces a 14.5 per 1,000 risk of being a victim, a rate that is 79% above the national average. This disparity underscores the need for tailored strategies to address local-specific factors, such as the interplay between seasonal tourism and crime dynamics. While the overall rate has decreased, the persistent elevation in violent and drug-related crimes relative to the UK suggests that systemic issues require continued attention. Residents may find the 25.3% month-on-month reduction in overall crime reassuring, but the stark deviations in certain categories indicate that progress remains uneven and incomplete.