Pembrokeshire Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which is notable given the region's coastal and rural character. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.5% of all reported crimes—significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed with 17.1% of total crimes, and criminal damage and arson contributed 9.4%, matching the UK average. The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter days, may partly explain the pattern of offences. Violence and sexual offences often spike in areas with high youth populations or during periods of social activity, though Pembrokeshire's rate for this category remains 6% above the UK average. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting rates 46% below and vehicle crime 100% below national levels. This contrast suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, property-related offences are less frequent in Pembrokeshire, potentially due to the area's lower population density and higher proportion of rural communities. The crime profile aligns with the characteristics of a coastal and rural district, where public order issues and anti-social behaviour may be more prevalent in populated centres, while the spread of communities reduces opportunities for property crimes. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with higher concentrations of violent crime, while the lower rates of property offences could indicate effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such crimes.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Pembrokeshire's crime profile, with some categories rising sharply while others declined. Robbery increased by 100% compared to August, moving from zero to one reported incident—a statistically significant change that may reflect heightened vigilance or specific incidents. Possession of weapons also rose by 66.7%, from three to five cases, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased alcohol consumption during the transition to darker evenings. Other theft increased by 20%, with 60 reported incidents, suggesting a persistent trend in this category. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75%, from 12 to three cases, due to heightened awareness among residents or changes in criminal activity patterns. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences: while violence and sexual offences remain 6% above the UK average, categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime are 46% and 100% below national levels, respectively. This disparity highlights the area's unique crime profile, where violent crime is more concentrated than property-related offences. The decline in theft from the person, combined with the rise in robbery, suggests a potential shift in criminal tactics, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring month-on-month changes to identify emerging trends and allocate resources effectively.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in September 2023 was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the broader trend of reduced crime levels observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the 830 total crimes reported in September translate to an average of 28 crimes per day—a figure that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity in the region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, illustrating the relative frequency of incidents within the population. When contextualised against the area's population of 125,761, this rate suggests that while crime is present, it remains proportionally lower than the UK average. The comparison to the previous month highlights the fluctuating nature of crime, with a modest but measurable reduction in overall activity. This decrease could be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year, which may lead to increased community engagement and reduced opportunities for certain types of offences. However, the data also reveals that some categories, like robbery and possession of weapons, saw significant increases, indicating that while overall crime levels are down, specific types of criminal activity may be on the rise. These findings underscore the importance of ongoing analysis to ensure that targeted interventions address both the broader trends and the emerging challenges in the area.