Pembrokeshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime compared to the UK average. With a total crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents — 6.8% below the UK average of 7.3 — the area's crime mix highlights a pronounced imbalance between violent and property offences. Violence and sexual offences dominate the landscape, comprising nearly half (49.0%) of all reported crimes, significantly above the UK average of 32% for this category. This stark contrast suggests a unique socio-environmental dynamic, potentially influenced by the area's coastal geography and seasonal patterns. November's dark evenings and Bonfire Night events may have heightened opportunities for violent incidents, though can be asserted without further analysis. Conversely, property crimes remain relatively low, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both below UK averages. The underrepresentation of anti-social behaviour (43% below UK average) and the overrepresentation of criminal damage and arson (32% above UK average) indicate a combination of community factors. While the area's rural-urban mix may contribute to this profile, the dominance of violent crime warrants closer examination of local demographics and seasonal influences. The month's Black Friday shopping period could have driven retail-related offences, though shoplifting rates remain below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing strategies in commercial areas. This crime mix illustrates an area where violent crime prevention efforts may require targeted intervention, while property crime management appears to be functioning adequately.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 144.4% (from 9 to 22 incidents) — a rate 186% above the UK average. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about local enforcement practices or changing social dynamics. Robbery also rose by 100.0%, though remaining extremely low at just 2 incidents (0.0 per 1,000). In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 25.5% (from 94 to 70), a 43% reduction below the UK average. This decrease may reflect the impact of seasonal transitions, with colder weather potentially reducing public gatherings in high-risk areas. Drug-related offences fell by 24.2% (from 33 to 25), aligning with the 26% UK average deficit for this category. The crime mix reveals a striking divergence from national trends: while violence and sexual offences are 32% above the UK average, theft from the person and bicycle theft are both 100% below their respective UK rates. This suggests that Pembrokeshire's security measures in public spaces may be more effective than the national average, though the elevated rates of violent crime require urgent attention. Residents might find the 43% deficit in anti-social behaviour noteworthy, as this category's decline could indicate improved community engagement or environmental design strategies in local neighbourhoods.

Pembrokeshire's November 2025 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 represents a 3.1% decline from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day — a figure that contextualises the monthly total in terms of everyday risk. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 6.8% lower than the UK average. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents: in a typical month, a Pembrokeshire resident has a 1-in-146 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. The population context — 125,761 residents — means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have meaningful impacts on community perception. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the disparity in specific categories (e.g. violence and sexual offences 32% above UK levels) suggests that the area's crime profile is not uniformly safer than the national average. This comparison highlights the importance of granular analysis: the 6.8% UK deficit overall masks significant variations in individual crime types. For residents, this means that while the general crime environment may be slightly safer than average, targeted vigilance in high-risk categories like violent crime remains essential. The monthly decline also indicates that local policing strategies may be having a cumulative effect, though the persistence of elevated violent crime rates underscores the need for sustained efforts in this area.