Milford Haven Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Milford Haven's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 46.5% of all reported crimes. This category alone registers at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 92% above the UK average for the same category, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.8% above the UK average of 8.2, underscoring a need for targeted local interventions. While property crimes remain a consistent concern, the proportion of violent crime has risen sharply compared to previous months, reflecting patterns often observed in coastal towns during summer. June marks the start of the tourist season, and the data suggests a correlation between increased foot traffic and incidents of violence, particularly in public spaces. Criminal damage and arson also feature prominently, with rates 228% above the UK average. These figures may partly explain the strain on local policing resources, as the town’s small population of 16,485 faces a high burden of crime. The seasonal context—longer daylight hours and the onset of summer—likely contributes to both the visibility of crimes and the frequency of incidents, particularly in areas frequented by tourists. The absence of significant reductions in violent crime despite seasonal transitions suggests deeper structural factors at play, though further analysis is required to confirm this hypothesis.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in theft from the person compared to May, jumping from one to three incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the start of the tourist season, with visitors becoming more vulnerable in crowded areas. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 57.1%, reflecting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes as residents and visitors alike take greater precautions during summer. Other crime, previously unreported, surged by 100% to five incidents, indicating a need for closer scrutiny of emerging crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remain the most significant category, with their rates 92% above the UK average. This divergence is particularly striking given the area’s relatively small population and coastal location, which typically sees lower rates of violent crime. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rates in Milford Haven are 36% below the UK average, suggesting that community policing efforts or local cultural factors may be mitigating such incidents. The contrast between violent crime and anti-social behaviour highlights the complexity of crime dynamics in the area, with certain categories defying national trends while others align closely with them. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring local strategies to address the specific challenges posed by violent crime, even as other categories show more promising trends.

The crime rate in June 2024 fell by 16.2% compared to May, declining from 13.5 to 11.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while notable, does not bring the rate anywhere near the UK average, which remains 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Milford Haven recorded approximately six crimes per day in June, a figure that may seem high for a town of 16,485 residents but is consistent with the area’s elevated crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a ratio that underscores the persistent pressure on local law enforcement and community safety initiatives. When compared to the UK’s broader context, Milford Haven’s violent crime rates remain high, while categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime fall significantly below the national average. This mixed picture suggests that the area’s unique characteristics—its coastal location, seasonal tourism patterns, and its economic structure—play a critical role in shaping its crime profile. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the overall decline, the town’s crime burden remains substantially higher than what would be expected for a similarly sized UK community. These figures reinforce the need for sustained local efforts to address the root causes of violent crime, even as other categories show signs of improvement.