Pembrokeshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw Pembrokeshire’s crime rate remain 1.2% below the UK average at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, despite a sharp surge in vehicle crime. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.3% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (32% higher). This aligns with Pembrokeshire’s coastal geography, where seasonal tourism may contribute to heightened interpersonal tensions during peak holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (12.6% of total crimes), was 32% below the UK average, a contrast to the 3.8 per 1,000 rate for violence. The area’s relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour may reflect strong community policing efforts or the influence of its rural character, where open spaces and lower population density could deter such activity. Public order offences (9.0% of total crimes) also exceeded the UK average by 21%, linked to increased foot traffic in tourist areas during August. While property crimes accounted for 24.7% of the total, violent crime remained the dominant concern, with no clear seasonal pattern to explain the 477 incidents recorded. The data suggests a combination of Pembrokeshire’s coastal tourism economy and its crime dynamics, with holidaymakers and residents navigating a landscape where violent incidents are more common than in other parts of the UK.

Vehicle crime in Pembrokeshire surged by 122.2% month-on-month, rising from 9 to 20 incidents, an anomaly in a season typically associated with reduced vehicle-related crime. This increase may reflect heightened traffic in coastal areas during August, though no direct link to tourism or seasonal patterns is evident from the data. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 77.8% (9 to 2 incidents), possibly due to increased police patrols or improved security measures in popular cycling routes. Violence and sexual offences remained 32% above the UK average, with 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that has remained consistently elevated despite the area’s generally low crime profile. Theft from the person rose by 50% (4 to 6 incidents), a smaller but notable increase that may indicate targeted opportunistic crimes in high-traffic zones. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 32% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 1.5 per 1,000 rate nationally. This discrepancy could reflect Pembrokeshire’s rural character, where community cohesion and open spaces may naturally suppress such activity. The sharp decline in robbery (3 to 2 incidents, -33.3%) and bicycle theft suggests localized interventions may be effective, though the lack of data on specific programmes means causation remains speculative.

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in August 2025 fell 12.3% compared to the previous month’s 9.2 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in coastal areas, where crime rates often dip during summer months due to increased community engagement and police presence. Daily crime statistics show 33 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that, while lower than the 37 crimes per day in July, still reflects a densely populated area with 125,761 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is relatively low compared to major urban centres but higher than many rural districts. This ratio suggests that while Pembrokeshire is not a high-crime area, its population density and tourism infrastructure create a unique crime profile. The 12.3% monthly decrease may also reflect the impact of August being a peak holiday month, with transient populations potentially reducing the likelihood of persistent criminal activity. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and the sustained elevation in violent offences highlight that certain crime types remain resistant to seasonal fluctuations, requiring targeted strategies to address their root causes.