Pembrokeshire Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Pembrokeshire's overall crime rate at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.9% below the UK average of 7.0. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.8% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (8.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.0%). This pattern aligns with seasonal factors typical of the month, including the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes during holiday periods. The coastal and rural character of Pembrokeshire may contribute to the relative underperformance of property crimes compared to the UK average, though the surge in violence and sexual offences remains notable. While the area’s tourist season and seasonal events could theoretically increase public order incidents, the lower-than-UK-average rates for anti-social behaviour (57% below) and shoplifting (47% below) suggest localised factors may be at play. The low vehicle crime rate (73% below UK average) may reflect reduced traffic during the festive period. Overall, the December data highlights a combination of seasonal dynamics and the area’s geographical and social profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in theft from the person, which increased by 300% from one incident in November to four in December. This spike, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about localised vulnerabilities during the holiday season. Other theft also rose by 45.7%, potentially linked to increased retail activity and festive shopping. Burglary increased by 40.9%, possibly due to homes being unoccupied during the holidays, though this contrasts with the UK average for burglary, which Pembrokeshire is 7% above. Conversely, possession of weapons dropped by 68.2%, a steep decline that may reflect reduced public gatherings or heightened policing during the festive period. Robbery fell by 50%, and vehicle crime decreased by 42.9%, both of which could be attributed to reduced traffic and fewer people on the roads. Pembrokeshire’s rate for violence and sexual offences is 25% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s population density and social dynamics. These shifts underscore the need for targeted local analysis, as the data reveals both areas of concern and unexpected declines.

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 10.8% from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a 25-crimes-per-day average over the 31-day period. This translates to one reported crime for every 164 residents during the month, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. Compared to the UK average, Pembrokeshire remains 12.9% below the national rate, though this gap is narrower than in previous months. The decline from November to December may be partially explained by seasonal factors, such as fewer people in public spaces during the holiday season, though the increase in violence and sexual offences complicates this narrative. The daily crime count provides a tangible measure for residents: in a typical day, 25 crimes occur across the local authority district. This rate is lower than the UK average for most categories, except for violence and sexual offences, which remain 25% above the national benchmark. The population context highlights that while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, certain crime types remain high, indicating the need for further scrutiny of local patterns.