Pembrokeshire Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a significant shift in Pembrokeshire's crime profile, with theft from the person surging by 300% compared to November, becoming a standout anomaly in the month's statistics. This sharp increase, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with broader trends of declining vehicle crime and possession of weapons, reflecting the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing Pembrokeshire 12.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This gap, while consistent with historical patterns, is tempered by the area's unique characteristics as a coastal district with a mix of urban and rural environments. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 51.8% of all reported incidents, a rate 25% above the UK average. This elevated level of violent crime may be linked to the area's social fabric, where transient populations and seasonal gatherings during the festive period could contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts. Public order offences also rose to 8.5% of total crimes, a 14% increase above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces during the holiday season. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained lower than the UK average, with a 57% deficit, reflecting community policing initiatives or the influence of Pembrokeshire's more cohesive social networks. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—likely played a role in shaping these patterns, with dark evenings and empty homes during holidays contributing to the surge in theft from the person. This month's data underscores the importance of situational awareness in public spaces, particularly during peak retail periods, while also highlighting the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies in maintaining a crime rate significantly below national benchmarks.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 300% surge in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 50% drop in robbery and a 68.2% decline in possession of weapons, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 51.8% of all crimes, a rate 25% above the UK average. This disparity may partly explain the overall crime rate being 12.9% below the UK average, as violent crime's disproportionate weight skews the comparison. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 42.9% (14 to 8), a drop consistent with seasonal trends where holiday periods see reduced motor vehicle activity in coastal areas. For residents, the 300% rise in theft from the person serves as a specific reminder to remain vigilant in crowded public spaces during the Christmas shopping peak.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 10.8% compared to November 2025, declining from 6.8 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This monthly reduction aligns with seasonal patterns observed in coastal areas, where holiday periods often see temporary shifts in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 25 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the overall rate as relatively low compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Pembrokeshire well below the UK average for comparable areas. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, reflects the area's lower crime profile and the influence of its rural-urban mix, where dense population centres are interspersed with sparsely populated coastal regions. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Pembrokeshire's crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, with the 12.9% gap consistent with the area's historical trends in crime prevention and community engagement.