Pembrokeshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Pembrokeshire, 7.7 crimes were reported in June 2024, placing the area 6.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This rate translates to roughly one reported crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents (45.5%), followed by criminal damage and arson (11.7%) and public order offences (10.3%). These patterns align with Pembrokeshire's character as a coastal region with a mix of rural and urban areas, where seasonal transitions influence local activity. The start of summer, with longer days and the beginning of the tourist season, may contribute to increased public order issues and incidents of violence, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement initiatives or natural geographic barriers—may help mitigate some risks. Anti-social behaviour was reported at a rate 50% below the UK average, reflecting effective local policing strategies or community cohesion in key areas.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in specific crime categories compared to May. Possession of weapons increased by 55.6%, rising from 9 to 14 incidents, a change that may reflect heightened enforcement or seasonal fluctuations in illicit activity. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 75%, falling from 4 to 1, likely due to improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the summer months. Bicycle theft also decreased by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, linked to warmer weather and increased visibility of cyclists. Meanwhile, violent crimes—particularly those involving sexual offences—remained high, with a rate 27% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by Pembrokeshire's coastal geography, where isolated or transient populations could contribute to higher rates of such offences. On the other hand, anti-social behaviour was reported at a rate 50% below the UK average, indicating that local efforts to manage public conduct may be effective. Residents might find the 32 daily crime figure (based on June's 969 total crimes) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk, though this number remains lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size.

Pembrokeshire's June 2024 crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.3% decrease from May's 8.9, reflecting a notable downward trend over the past month. This decline is particularly evident in violent crimes, which saw a 40% increase in theft from the person but a 75% drop in robberies. When compared to the UK average, Pembrokeshire's overall rate remains 6.1% lower, a difference that translates to fewer daily crimes per capita. Over the course of June, the area experienced 32 crimes per day on average, a figure that, while significant, is tempered by the local population size of 125,761. This means that, on a monthly basis, one resident in every 130 reported a crime—a rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the same population scale. The reduction in robberies and vehicle crime, which fell by 41.2%, suggests that seasonal changes may have influenced criminal activity, with warmer weather and increased tourism potentially shifting focus to other types of offences. These comparisons highlight how Pembrokeshire's crime profile, while shaped by local factors, remains distinct from national trends, offering residents a nuanced understanding of their daily risk environment.