Haverfordwest Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haverfordwest’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 19.5 per 1,000, more than double the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, 126.7% above the national benchmark, highlights a marked divergence in local crime patterns. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43% of all recorded incidents at 8.4 per 1,000—176% above the UK average. This stark outlier may be influenced by the summer season, when tourism peaks and local events draw larger crowds, potentially increasing opportunities for conflict or crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 2.7 per 1,000, 74% above the UK rate, while criminal damage and arson reported 2.4 per 1,000, 293% above the national average. These figures suggest that the area’s built-up environment, combined with the influx of visitors during July, may contribute to heightened tensions. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals, and extended daylight hours—could amplify both public order issues and property-related crimes, though the latter were relatively low compared to violent offences. Shoplifting and burglary each contributed 4.8% of total crimes, with rates 38% and 233% above the UK average, respectively. This mix of violent and property crimes contrasts with the UK’s broader trend, where property crimes often dominate. The data reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s role as a tourist hub and the challenges of managing public safety in a compact urban setting during peak season. While the overall rate remains stable compared to June, the distribution of crime types underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the specific risks associated with Haverfordwest’s unique demographic and geographic profile.

July 2025 marked a sharp rise in possession of weapons, with incidents surging by 150% compared to the previous month. This increase, from 2 to 5 cases, signals a concerning trend that may reflect heightened tensions during the summer season or the presence of specific risk factors in local gatherings. Concurrently, bicycle theft and theft from the person each doubled, with the latter category moving from zero to one reported incident—a stark contrast to the UK average, where theft from the person was 33% below the national rate. These spikes highlight a shift in crime dynamics, with property-related offences becoming more pronounced during peak tourism months. Meanwhile, robbery and other crime categories declined, with robbery falling by 75% and other crime dropping by 40%. This mixed picture underscores the volatility of crime patterns, where seasonal factors—such as festivals and extended daylight hours—may amplify certain risks while mitigating others. The stark divergence from UK averages in categories like anti-social behaviour (74% above) and criminal damage (293% above) further emphasizes Haverfordwest’s distinct challenges, tied to its role as a tourist destination and the pressures of maintaining public order in a densely populated built-up area.

July 2025 saw Haverfordwest’s crime rate remain stable at 19.7 per 1,000, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month. This consistency suggests no dramatic shift in underlying patterns, though localized spikes in specific categories persist. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 51 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the density of incidents relative to the population, even as the rate remains unchanged from June. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 12,798 residents of Haverfordwest experienced a higher-than-average burden of violent and property crimes, with violent offences alone accounting for 43% of all recorded incidents. While the overall rate shows no significant movement, the distribution of crime types reflects a stark contrast to the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. These disparities may partly stem from the area’s unique demographic and geographic profile, where seasonal tourism and local events could contribute to heightened tensions or opportunities for crime.