Haverfordwest Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haverfordwest's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a combination of local patterns and national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents places it 76.1% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 45% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (10%) and shoplifting (8.8%). This distribution aligns with Haverfordwest's character as a built-up area within Pembrokeshire, where retail hubs and community spaces may contribute to specific crime types. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday lulls and shorter days—likely influenced the reduced retail footfall, which may have dampened shoplifting rates compared to peak shopping periods. However, the persistent elevation in violent crime relative to the UK average suggests deeper structural factors at play, linked to local demographics or socioeconomic conditions. The town's position as a regional centre with a mix of commercial and residential zones may explain the prominence of public order offences, which are 183% above the national average. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both local geography and broader national benchmarks to develop effective policing strategies.

January 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with 'other crime' surging by 200% (2 to 6 incidents) and robbery doubling from 0 to 2. These increases align with a broader trend of violent crime remaining 123% above the UK average (5.6 per 1,000). Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped 54.5% (22 to 10 incidents), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in community activity. The town's violent crime rate (5.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.3 per 1,000) are both significantly higher than national averages, with the latter being 183% above the UK figure. A resident might find the 76.1% gap between Haverfordwest's overall rate and the UK average particularly striking, highlighting the area's unique challenges. While shoplifting and other thefts rose modestly, the sharp decline in theft from the person (50% decrease) contrasts with the 38% UK average gap for this category.

Haverfordwest's crime rate in January 2025 (12.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 15.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 14.8 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the area's overall position relative to the UK average, which remains 76.1% higher. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported each day in January, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 80 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime within the town's population of 12,798. While this rate is significantly higher than the UK average, the month-on-month reduction suggests a potential shift in patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced footfall in retail areas during January. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate remains elevated, the decrease from December may indicate early-stage adjustments in local crime dynamics.