Pembrokeshire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Pembrokeshire’s crime profile in January 2024, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. At 1.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 77% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, contributing 38.8% of total crimes, while other theft and criminal damage make up smaller but notable shares. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. Pembrokeshire’s rural and coastal character, combined with its relatively low population density, may partly explain the subdued levels of property-related crimes compared to urban centres. However, the prominence of violent crime suggests local factors, such as community dynamics or seasonal social patterns, warrant closer attention. The data illustrates a crime picture where interpersonal offences, rather than theft or burglary, drive the majority of reported incidents, a pattern consistent with areas experiencing demographic or socioeconomic shifts that influence crime types.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported compared to none in December. This anomaly contrasts sharply with significant declines in other categories, including an 86.7% drop in burglary (from 30 to 4) and a 96.6% reduction in public order offences (from 59 to 2). These fluctuations highlight a shift in crime mix, with violent crime maintaining its dominance while property-related offences fell sharply. Violence and sexual offences remain 73% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000 vs. 2.6 per 1,000), a gap that underscores Pembrokeshire’s distinct profile compared to the national average. Anti-social behaviour, though 29% below the UK rate (0.7 vs. 1.0 per 1,000), accounts for nearly 40% of all crimes, suggesting localised challenges in managing community disorder. Residents may find the 77% reduction in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with broader trends of declining property crime in the area, possibly influenced by improved security measures or seasonal factors such as fewer outdoor activities during colder months.

Pembrokeshire’s January 2024 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 73.6% decline from December’s 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a substantial month-on-month improvement. This reduction translates to roughly 7 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while non-zero, is lower than many comparable areas. On a monthly basis, one crime was reported for every 588 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 125,761. When compared to the UK average, Pembrokeshire’s crime rate remains 77% below the national figure, a gap that persists despite the January drop. The area’s low population density and rural landscape likely play a role in this disparity, as urban centres typically report higher crime rates due to greater concentrations of people and economic activity. However, the persistent dominance of violent crime—despite overall declines—suggests that local factors, such as community-specific challenges or seasonal social dynamics, may require targeted attention. The data reaffirms Pembrokeshire’s position as a relatively safe area, though the high proportion of violent crime relative to property crime remains a unique feature of its crime profile.