Milford Haven Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Milford Haven’s crime profile in June 2023 was defined by a sharp rise in violent crime, which accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, far exceeded the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, contributing to the area’s overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 — 29.4% above the national benchmark. This figure, which represents a 166.5% increase from May, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal areas entering the summer season, when tourism and extended daylight hours may alter local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour (2.4 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) also rose sharply, reflecting a broader trend in non-violent but socially disruptive crime. While the area’s violent crime rate is higher than the UK average, other categories like vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) fell below national levels, possibly due to the town’s compact built-up area and limited retail density. The dominance of violent crime in Milford Haven’s statistics suggests that factors such as the convergence of local residents and seasonal visitors, combined with the area’s role as a hub for maritime activity, may be amplifying tensions in public spaces. This pattern contrasts with rural areas, where crime is often more dispersed, and highlights the unique challenges of managing a coastal town’s social fabric during peak summer months.

Violence and sexual offences dominated Milford Haven’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 43.7% of all reported incidents — a figure that dwarfs the UK average by 64%. This category alone contributed to the area’s 29.4% above-average crime rate compared to the UK. Meanwhile, month-on-month spikes in burglary (+600%), public order offences (+433.3%), and other theft (+350%) reveal a sharp acceleration in specific crime types. These increases, particularly in burglary, may reflect seasonal dynamics such as the influx of summer visitors or changes in local activity patterns. Vehicle crime fell 57% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s geography or infrastructure — potentially related to its coastal location — may offer some deterrent to this category. For residents, the 1-in-91 monthly exposure to crime provides a tangible measure of risk, though the stark contrast between rising violent crime and falling vehicle crime indicates complex local factors at play.

June 2023 marked a stark shift in Milford Haven’s crime profile, with the area’s crime rate surging to 11.0 per 1,000 residents — a 166.5% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This jump underscores a rapid escalation in reported incidents, though the daily crime count of six incidents per day remains a locally relevant metric. Over the course of the month, the population faced a 1-in-91 chance of experiencing a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the density of incidents relative to the area’s 16,485 residents. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, Milford Haven’s 4.8 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences places it 64% above the national benchmark, a disparity that highlights the area’s unique challenges. This comparison suggests that local factors — such as the convergence of tourism and seasonal activity — may be amplifying the visibility of certain crime types, even as other categories like vehicle crime fall below UK averages.