Pembrokeshire Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 93.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This represents a marked improvement in the area's safety profile, with all major crime categories performing significantly better than the national average. The most common crimes reported were anti-social behaviour (accounting for 84.4% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (6.3%) and criminal damage and arson (3.1%). The exceptionally low crime rate is consistent with Pembrokeshire's status as a coastal district with a strong community focus and a population that includes a significant proportion of retirees and visitors. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter period and increased outdoor activity, likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall trend remains one of sustained safety. Anti-social behaviour, while the dominant category, still remains 67% below the UK average for this type of incident, suggesting that local efforts to manage public spaces may be effective. The low rates of violent crime, property crime, and other offences further reinforce the area's reputation as a place with a relatively low incidence of criminal activity. These figures, when viewed in the context of Pembrokeshire's geography and demographics, indicate that the area's crime profile is shaped by its natural environment and the characteristics of its population.

April 2024 saw a 60% decrease in violence and sexual offences, with reported cases falling from 10 to 4. This decline is the most significant month-on-month reduction in this category, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday period, which may have reduced opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged by 134.8%, rising from 23 to 54 cases. This increase, while notable, still places Pembrokeshire's rate at 0.4 per 1,000, 67% below the UK average for this category. Other categories, including criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons, vehicle crime, and burglary, all recorded 100% reductions compared to the UK averages, highlighting the area's consistently low levels of these crimes. Residents may find it reassuring that violent crime remains exceptionally rare, with only 4 incidents reported in the month. The surge in anti-social behaviour, though concerning, remains below the UK average and may be influenced by increased foot traffic during the Easter period.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 59.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 0.3 to 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains exceptionally low when viewed through a local lens. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for a community of 125,761 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,965 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this region. This low incidence is consistent with Pembrokeshire's character as a coastal district with a strong emphasis on community cohesion and natural landscapes, factors that may contribute to the area's generally low crime profile. The increase from March to April could reflect seasonal shifts, such as the Easter holiday period, which often brings more visitors and associated changes in local behaviour patterns.