Pembrokeshire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. With 1066 crimes recorded across the district — home to over 125,000 residents — this translates to one crime for every 118 people over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.2% of all reported incidents (514 cases). This was followed by public order offences (104 cases, 9.8%) and criminal damage and arson (98 cases, 9.2%). The seasonal context of July — a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events — likely contributed to the elevated rates of public order and violence, as crowds in coastal towns and popular attractions may have increased opportunities for conflict. The data also shows a significant disparity in crime types compared to the UK average: violence and sexual offences were 44% higher than the national benchmark, while anti-social behaviour was 52% below. This contrast may reflect Pembrokeshire’s unique demographic profile, with a mix of rural communities and tourist-driven urban hubs. The area’s coastal geography and seasonal influx of visitors may also explain the higher rates of public order offences and criminal damage, which are often associated with alcohol-fuelled incidents in seaside towns.

July saw a sharp rise in burglary, with incidents surging by 89.5% compared to June (19 → 36). This increase may be linked to the summer season, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied during daytime hours. Other theft also rose by 50%, potentially reflecting heightened activity in tourist areas. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 71.4% (7 → 2), a decline that could be attributed to increased police patrols during peak summer months. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 4.1 per 1,000 — 44% higher than the national benchmark. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 16.7% (66 → 55), a trend that may align with the closure of some retail outlets during school holidays. The data also reveals that vehicle crime fell by 20%, due to reduced parking congestion in towns during the summer.

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in July 2024 rose to 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 10% increase from June’s 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 34 crimes reported daily, a figure that reflects the area’s seasonal rhythms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 118 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the density of incidents in a population of 125,761. While the overall rate is marginally above the UK average, the daily crime count provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. For context, the 1-in-118 ratio means that every resident in Pembrokeshire is statistically more likely to experience a crime in July than in a month with a lower rate. This figure, however, does not account for variations in crime type or location, which are better understood through the breakdown of specific categories.