Pembrokeshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Pembrokeshire during November 2023 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime relative to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly half of all reported crimes. At 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 17.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. This balance of crime types suggests a combination of local factors, including the area's coastal and rural character, which may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. The prominence of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 43.8% of total crimes—stands in contrast to the UK average, where this category typically contributes around 35% of all reported crimes. This discrepancy may be linked to Pembrokeshire's seasonal rhythms, particularly the impact of November's dark evenings and events such as Bonfire Night, which could heighten tensions in local communities. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area's lower population density and the presence of open spaces that may deter certain types of criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributes 12.8% of total crimes, a figure 24% below the UK average. This could indicate effective local initiatives or a cultural emphasis on community cohesion, though further data would be needed to confirm such hypotheses. The relatively low incidence of shoplifting—45% below the UK average—suggests that Pembrokeshire's retail environments may be well-managed or that the area's demographic profile differs from more urban centres where such crimes are more prevalent. These patterns collectively illustrate a region where violent crime is more prominent than in the UK as a whole, but where property-related and public order crimes remain suppressed, due to the area's geographic and social characteristics.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery and theft from the person both doubling from zero to one incident each, marking a 100% increase. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, could be attributed to the heightened foot traffic during Black Friday shopping or the impact of dark evenings on visibility and safety in local areas. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 86.7%, from 15 to 2 incidents, a decline that may reflect successful policing efforts or a reduction in associated criminal networks during the month. The crime mix also showed a marked shift towards violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.8% of total crimes—4% above the UK average. This contrast with the UK's typical 35% share for this category suggests either a local factor amplifying such incidents or a reporting bias in Pembrokeshire's data collection. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 24% below the UK average, a trend that may be linked to the area's lower population density or the effectiveness of community-focused interventions. The stark contrast between Pembrokeshire's burglary rate—71% below the UK average—and its higher-than-average violent crime rates highlights a unique regional dynamic. While rural areas often see different patterns of crime, this data suggests that Pembrokeshire's community structures may be more effective at deterring property-related offences, even as they face challenges in managing violent incidents. These shifts underscore the importance of targeted policing strategies that address both the specific needs of Pembrokeshire's communities and the broader national trends in crime distribution.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in November 2023 dropped to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, an 8.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area's historical trend of maintaining crime rates below the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure of 26 crimes per day provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the community's daily rhythm. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 161 residents, a figure that, when scaled to the population of 125,761, highlights the relatively low level of exposure to crime compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure rate, while seemingly abstract, offers a tangible measure of safety for individuals living in Pembrokeshire, where the combination of coastal and rural environments may contribute to lower rates of certain crimes. The previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000 provides a useful benchmark, showing that the current rate is trending downwards despite the seasonal pressures of November, which typically sees an increase in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The interplay between these local factors and national averages underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the specific demographic and geographic characteristics of the area. For residents, the 1-in-161 figure serves as a reminder that while crime is not absent, its presence remains proportionally lower than in many other parts of the UK, a reflection of both the area's unique profile and the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures.