Pembrokeshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating at 50.3% of total offences. This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime constitutes 32% of all reported incidents. The area's overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—7.5% below the UK average—suggests a combination of factors, including seasonal rhythms and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences (393 cases) far outstrip property crimes (203 cases), a divergence that may reflect the area's mix of rural tranquility and urban centres with higher population densities. February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to this dynamic. While property crime rates remain lower than the UK average, the prominence of violent crime may indicate heightened social interactions in enclosed spaces or challenges in community cohesion during colder months. The breakdown also shows criminal damage and arson (75 cases) and public order offences (69 cases) exceeding national averages, linked to local festivals or events in the area. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime are below UK levels, consistent with Pembrokeshire's sparse retail infrastructure and lower traffic volumes compared to major urban centres.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with bicycle theft experiencing a 100% increase from zero to one incident—a rare anomaly that may reflect a small spike in local cycling activity or targeted thefts. Burglary rose by 11.8% (34 to 38 cases), suggesting persistent vulnerabilities in residential security despite overall crime reductions. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson climbed by 8.7% (69 to 75 cases), possibly linked to seasonal maintenance tasks or increased incidents of vandalism during colder weather. These increases contrast with declines in other categories: 'other crime' fell by 47.2% (36 to 19 cases), robbery dropped by 33.3% (3 to 2 cases), and vehicle crime decreased by 25% (16 to 12 cases). The violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) remains 32% above the UK average, a disparity that could stem from Pembrokeshire's coastal tourism hubs, where transient populations may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour (49 cases) is 59% below the UK average, reflecting effective local policing or community engagement initiatives in quieter areas. Residents might find the 68% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average particularly reassuring, indicating that retail-focused crime remains a minor concern in this region.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate in February 2025 (6.2 per 1,000) marks a 7.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trajectory that could signal improved policing strategies or seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 28 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 781 incidents in a way that highlights the frequency of localised issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but must be interpreted cautiously as it does not account for population density variations. With a population of 125,761, Pembrokeshire's crime statistics must be weighed against its geographical spread—rural areas with sparse populations versus coastal towns with higher concentrations of residents. The 7.5% gap below the UK average is particularly significant when considering that Pembrokeshire's violent crime rate exceeds the national norm, suggesting that the area's lower overall rate is driven more by suppressed property crime than by inherently lower levels of violent crime. This contrast may reflect the unique challenges of a coastal region, where tourism and seasonal tourism-related activities could influence both crime types and reporting patterns.