Pembrokeshire Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in October 2023 was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This lower-than-national figure suggests that the area, a coastal district with a mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes, maintains a relatively safer environment compared to the rest of the UK. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.9% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This may be influenced by the area’s seasonal rhythms, such as darker evenings during October, which can contribute to increased interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed, making up 12.9% of crimes, but this rate was 30% below the UK average, possibly reflecting strong community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. The third most common category was criminal damage and arson, which was 11% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s rural character, where property damage may be more common due to isolated locations or environmental factors. Seasonal context also plays a role: with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, the shorter daylight hours may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or outdoor activity. These trends align with broader UK patterns where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime rates, though Pembrokeshire’s overall lower rate indicates a positive deviation from the national average.

October saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+250% from 4 to 14 incidents) and other crime (+200% from 5 to 15 incidents), both of which may reflect seasonal patterns linked to Halloween or increased vehicle usage during darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 23.2% (142 to 109 incidents), possibly due to heightened community engagement or targeted policing efforts during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 45.9% of total crimes—15% above the UK average. This suggests a localised challenge in addressing violent crime despite the overall lower rate compared to the national average. Vehicle crime in Pembrokeshire is 81% below the UK average (0.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000), indicating a potential success in vehicle security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes in the area. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some categories showing marked improvement while others require closer attention.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in October 2023 remained stable compared to September, with a 2.0% increase from 6.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends during the month. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were reported across the 31 days, reflecting a manageable frequency for the area’s population of 125,761. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 148 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This rate is lower than the UK average, which means residents in Pembrokeshire face a proportionally smaller risk of experiencing crime compared to the national picture. The stability in the crime rate, despite seasonal factors like shorter evenings and Halloween, indicates that local policing or community initiatives may be effectively mitigating risks during this time of year. However, the daily crime count remains a practical metric for residents to consider when assessing their personal safety.