Pembrokeshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembrokeshire’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half (49%) of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category by 32%. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with property crimes, which made up only 25% of the total (216 incidents). The area’s crime mix suggests a social environment where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prevalent than theft or burglary. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern: November’s dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the pre-Christmas retail rush may amplify tensions and opportunities for violence. For example, the 32% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average could reflect heightened community tensions or the impact of seasonal celebrations. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (8.2% of crimes) is 43% below the UK average, reflecting local initiatives or demographic characteristics that reduce such incidents. The low rate of vehicle crime (75% below the UK average) may indicate sparse car ownership in rural areas or effective community policing strategies. This crime mix illustrates a region where social dynamics and seasonal rhythms heavily influence crime patterns, distinct from more urban or commercially dense areas where property crimes might dominate.

November 2025 saw a 144.4% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 9 to 22 incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect heightened tensions or unexplained factors. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 25.5% (from 94 to 70), suggesting potential success in local interventions or seasonal shifts in community behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remain the most pressing issue, with rates 32% above the UK average, highlighting a need for targeted measures in this category. Theft from the person plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), possibly linked to increased vigilance during the Black Friday shopping period or reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The area’s property crime rate is 6.8% below the UK average, with shoplifting (37% below the UK average) and burglary (33% below) both showing marked underperformance compared to national trends. This divergence may reflect Pembrokeshire’s rural character, where commercial opportunities for theft are limited, or effective local deterrence strategies. The 100% decrease in bicycle theft and robbery compared to the UK average further underscores the area’s unique profile, influenced by its coastal geography or lower population density.

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in November 2025 (6.8 per 1,000) represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1, indicating a slight but measurable decline in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 29 crimes per day—a figure that contextualizes the monthly total (859) into a more relatable timeframe for residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Pembrokeshire in a relatively safer position compared to areas with higher population densities or more commercial activity. This rate is 6.8% below the UK average, suggesting systemic differences in policing, demographics, or environmental factors. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Pembrokeshire’s 125,761 residents experienced 859 crimes—a ratio that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK average. This contrast may be attributed to Pembrokeshire’s rural and coastal character, which could reduce opportunities for certain crimes (like vehicle theft) while increasing risks for others (like public order offences). The area’s crime profile thus reflects a unique balance between geographic factors and local social dynamics, distinguishing it from more urban or industrial regions.