Pembrokeshire Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in May 2024 reached 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a dramatic transformation in the area's crime profile, with violent offences dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.8% of all reported crimes, far outpacing property crimes (26.4%) and other categories. The seasonal context of May — marked by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising — likely contributes to this shift. Longer daylight hours and warmer weather may have encouraged more public activity, potentially increasing opportunities for violent incidents and public disorder. However, the data also shows marked discrepancies in how different crime types compare to national averages. While anti-social behaviour remains 52% below the UK benchmark, public order offences are 75% above, and criminal damage and arson are 45% above. These contrasts highlight the complexity of local crime patterns, where factors such as community engagement, policing presence, and seasonal rhythms may interact in ways that are not fully captured by aggregate statistics. The sharp rise in violent crime, in particular, may be linked to the area's character as a coastal region with significant tourism and seasonal population fluctuations, which could influence social dynamics and crime opportunities.

The month-on-month increases in May 2024 are striking, with violence and sexual offences rising by 13,550% (from 4 to 546 cases) — a figure that reflects a profound shift in the local crime profile. This surge in violent crime is compounded by a 5,500% increase in criminal damage and arson, and a 3,100% rise in burglary. These changes have tilted the crime mix sharply towards violent offences, which now account for 48.8% of all reported crimes, compared to property crimes at 26.4%. While some categories, such as anti-social behaviour, remain 52% below the UK average, others like public order offences are 75% above the national benchmark. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where public drinking and socialising — common in May due to bank holidays and longer evenings — may contribute to the spike in violence and disorder. The data also shows that vehicle crime, though 79% below the UK average, may warrant closer attention in specific locations where parking patterns align with increased opportunities for theft.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in May 2024 rose sharply to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 1,643.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.5 per 1,000. This dramatic jump underscores a significant shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 36 reported crimes each day in May — a figure that, while local, highlights the intensity of recent activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is higher than in previous months. This surge contrasts sharply with categories like anti-social behaviour, which remained 52% below the UK average, and vehicle crime, which was 79% below. However, the stark increases in violent and property crimes suggest a need for heightened awareness, particularly in areas where public order and criminal damage incidents have surged above national benchmarks. The population context — a community of 125,761 — means that these figures represent a tangible impact on daily life, with residents potentially encountering elevated risks in public spaces and residential areas.