Pembrokeshire Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire’s February 2024 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the statistics despite both categories remaining far below the UK average. The area recorded 78 total crimes in the month, translating to a crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents — 91.5% lower than the UK’s 7.1 per 1,000. This disparity is most evident in the breakdown of incidents, where violent crimes (11) outnumbered property crimes (5). The dominance of violent crime may be linked to the region’s seasonal rhythms, with February’s typically subdued outdoor activity potentially reducing opportunities for property-related offences but not eliminating risks tied to interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 74.4% of all incidents, though this figure was 52% below the UK average. This anomaly could be attributed to Pembrokeshire’s unique mix of rural and coastal communities, where transient populations and seasonal tourism may heighten tensions in shared spaces. The low overall crime rate, however, suggests a community with strong social cohesion and effective local policing, though the slight increase in 'other crime' from zero to one incident in February highlights the need for continued vigilance. Seasonal context further supports this interpretation: February’s position as a pre-spring lull in activity, coupled with winter’s reduced visibility, may dampen both property and violent crime rates, though the latter’s persistence indicates underlying factors that require further analysis.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 87.8% decrease in violent crimes, dropping from 90 incidents in January to 11 reported in February. This decline, coupled with an 85.7% reduction in shoplifting, suggests a significant seasonal shift — a pre-spring lull in activity that aligns with February’s typically low outdoor engagement. While anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime (accounting for 74.4% of all incidents), it was 52% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, highlighting Pembrokeshire’s distinct profile compared to national trends. 'other crime' saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, though such isolated cases are unlikely to impact overall safety perceptions. The property crime category, though only 5 incidents, remained a minor proportion of the total, reinforcing the area’s broader trend of violent crime dominating the crime mix. This balance may reflect the region’s reliance on tourism, where transient populations could drive anti-social behaviour but also benefit from heightened community vigilance.

Pembrokeshire's February 2024 crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents marks a sharp 63.5% decline from the previous month's 1.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported over 29 days, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to its population of 125,761. When scaled to monthly exposure, the data shows that one reported crime occurred for every 1,612 residents in February — a statistic that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, places Pembrokeshire firmly in the lower quartile of UK local authorities. This contrast is amplified by the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, with Pembrokeshire’s rate 91.5% below that benchmark. The population-scaled perspective reveals a community where crime remains a rare occurrence, though the drop in violent crime by 87.8% from January may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. These figures suggest that while the area is not immune to crime, its unique demographic and geographic profile — a mix of rural landscapes and coastal tourism — likely contributes to its consistently low rates.