Pembrokeshire Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Pembrokeshire's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 51% of all reported crimes — a stark contrast to the UK average, where such offences make up 35% of the national total. This local overrepresentation of violent crime may be influenced by the area's coastal geography, which can create concentrated social spaces in town centres and tourist hubs. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places Pembrokeshire 5.6% below the UK average of 7.1, a gap that reflects both effective local policing strategies and the area's rural nature, which typically correlates with lower crime rates. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests targeted challenges, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday social dynamics and reduced daylight hours. Property crime, while lower than the UK average, shows a mixed picture: shoplifting is 68% below the national rate, likely due to the area's limited retail density, but vehicle crime has surged, influenced by increased traffic during the January post-holiday period. The seasonal context of January — a month marked by shorter days, reduced outdoor activity, and post-holiday transitions — may contribute to the observed patterns, with some crimes shifting indoors while others, like vehicle-related offences, increase due to changing travel patterns. These dynamics underscore the combination of local geography, population distribution, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime trends.

Vehicle crime surged by 77.8% in January, rising from 9 to 16 incidents — a spike that may reflect increased vehicle movement during the post-holiday period or changes in local enforcement patterns. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 83.3%, dropping from 6 to 1 incident, a decline consistent with the seasonal reduction in retail footfall and outdoor activity typical of January. The category of 'other crime' saw a 71.4% increase, suggesting potential shifts in criminal focus or reporting practices. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly above the UK average (35% higher), while anti-social behaviour is 49% below the national rate — a contrast that may reflect Pembrokeshire's rural character and lower population density. These variations highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining vigilance in areas showing unexpected trends.

Pembrokeshire's crime rate rose by 5.8% from 6.4 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents in January 2025 compared to December 2024. This increase, though modest, translates to 27 reported crimes per day on average — a figure that reflects the area's ongoing challenge with maintaining consistent crime prevention measures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Pembrokeshire within the mid-range of UK local authorities. The population context highlights that with 125,761 residents, even a small absolute change in crime numbers can influence the rate significantly. The rise in 'other crime' and vehicle crime suggests emerging trends that warrant closer monitoring, particularly given the area's coastal and rural characteristics which may influence specific types of criminal activity.