Pembrokeshire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Pembrokeshire's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 42.1% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 77% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the unique characteristics of Pembrokeshire, a coastal district with a population of 125,761, where lower population density and seasonal factors may contribute to reduced crime rates. The breakdown shows anti-social behaviour as the second most common category, comprising 38.8% of incidents, followed by other theft at 4.7%. These patterns align with January's typical seasonal context: a post-holiday period marked by shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes. The low property crime rate, particularly for burglary and vehicle crime (both 100% below the UK average), may reflect the area's rural and coastal geography, where fewer densely populated urban centres exist to drive such offences. However, the high proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes suggests a need to examine local social dynamics, such as community cohesion or access to support services, which may influence crime patterns. While the overall rate remains low, the spike in robbery—though limited to a single incident—raises questions about the factors driving isolated incidents in an otherwise stable environment.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported compared to none in December. This spike, though isolated, contrasts sharply with the 96.6% drop in public order offences, which fell from 59 to 2. The most significant decline was in criminal damage and arson, down 92.6% from 94 to 7 incidents. These shifts suggest a potential reallocation of criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and post-holiday economic pressures. Violent crimes, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remain 73% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 29% below the UK rate. Property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime are 100% below the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of lower property-related crime in Pembrokeshire compared to the rest of the country.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 73.6% drop from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal trends, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor crimes compared to busier months. Locally, 7 crimes were reported daily on average, equivalent to one crime for every 588 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low risk profile for residents compared to the UK average, though such figures are context-specific and do not directly compare to national daily or monthly benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Pembrokeshire's crime pattern is markedly different from the UK's, with violent crimes accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. This contrast highlights the unique characteristics of the area, which may include a lower population density or distinct community dynamics influencing crime trends.