Pembrokeshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a continuation of Pembrokeshire’s trend toward lower crime rates compared to the UK average, with the area recording 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents—10.8% below the national figure of 7.4. This performance underscores a broader pattern of relative safety in a region characterized by its coastal geography and rural expanses. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.7%) and public order offences (8.9%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as September brings the return of students to universities and the start of the school term, potentially increasing social interactions in town centres and coastal hubs. The high proportion of violent crime—3.5 per 1,000, 36% above the UK average—may reflect the concentration of nightlife and tourist activity in certain areas, though this remains consistent with historical patterns. Anti-social behaviour, which fell sharply in September, could be linked to the transition from summer’s relaxed pace to the structured routines of the academic year. The data also highlights a significant gap in property crime rates, with shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) both well below the UK averages, due to Pembrokeshire’s limited retail density and dispersed population. These findings suggest that while the area maintains a generally low crime profile, targeted efforts may be needed to address the elevated rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour during peak social periods.

September 2025 saw a sharp decline in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 36.2% (from 127 to 81) and other crime falling by 60.9% (from 23 to 9). These reductions may be attributed to the seasonal shift as schools and universities resumed operations, potentially curbing the informal gatherings that often contribute to disorder. The crime mix also shifted toward violent offences, which now dominate the landscape at 3.5 per 1,000—36% above the UK average. This contrast with the UK’s broader distribution of crime types highlights Pembrokeshire’s unique challenges, particularly in areas where nightlife and tourism converge. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) remain significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 67% lower than the national rate. This could reflect the area’s limited retail infrastructure compared to urban centres, though it may also indicate effective policing in high-traffic zones. Residents may find the 67% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that targeted interventions in retail areas have had a measurable impact on reducing theft.

Pembrokeshire’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 6.6 per 1,000, a 17.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This decline places the area among the UK’s safer local authority districts, with a monthly exposure rate of one crime per 151 residents—a figure that is lower than the UK average in most comparable regions. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 28 crimes per day, a rate that remains consistently below the UK’s average of around 35 crimes per day. This daily context is particularly relevant for residents, as it illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents in a region with a population of 125,761. The comparison to the UK average also reveals distinct patterns: while violent crime in Pembrokeshire is 36% higher than the national rate, property crimes are markedly lower, with shoplifting at 67% below and vehicle crime at 75% below the UK average. These differences may be attributed to Pembrokeshire’s geographical profile, where rural and coastal areas limit opportunities for certain types of crime. For residents, the 1-in-151 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of the area’s overall safety, though the higher rates of violent crime suggest that targeted community initiatives could further reduce these figures.