Milford Haven Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Milford Haven in April 2025 reveals a strikingly high proportion of violent and disorder-related offences compared to property crimes. At 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 57.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences alone accounted for 46.2% of all reported crimes, far exceeding their UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (115% above). This imbalance suggests a focus on interpersonal and public safety challenges rather than property-based crime, which may be influenced by the area's coastal character and seasonal dynamics. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour each contributed 12.1% of the total, both well above their respective UK averages (178% and 13% above). These figures align with the area's status as a built-up coastal town where transient populations, tourism, and local events could amplify social tensions. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—may have increased outdoor activity and social interactions, contributing to the high proportion of violent and disorder-related incidents. While property crimes remain relatively low (42 total, or 21% of all crimes), the sharp contrast between violent and property crime rates indicates a need for targeted strategies addressing community safety and conflict resolution in public spaces.

April 2025 saw a 175% surge in drug-related crimes, rising from 4 to 11 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect heightened illicit activity during the Easter period. Shoplifting also jumped by 166.7%, with reports doubling from 3 to 8, though this remains below the UK average for the category. In contrast, other crime incidents fell by 40%, and possession of weapons decreased by 25%, suggesting some short-term shifts in criminal focus. The violent crime category, already 115% above the UK average, dominated the mix, with 92 incidents (46.2% of total) compared to 42 property crimes. This stark imbalance between violent and property crime rates is unusual, as most UK areas see property crimes outnumbering violent offences. The UK average for public order offences is 0.5 per 1,000, but Milford Haven's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 (178% above) underscores a local challenge in managing disruptive behaviour. Residents may find the 186% above UK average for bicycle theft (3 incidents) noteworthy, though this is offset by lower rates for theft from the person (38% below UK average). These patterns suggest that while some crime types align with coastal town dynamics (e.g. tourism-related theft), others—such as drug offences—require deeper local analysis.

Milford Haven's crime rate in April 2025 rose 12.4% from the previous month's 10.7 per 1,000, marking a continuing upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day, a local figure that does not directly compare to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 83 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average, though precise national figures are not provided for this metric. With a population of 16,485, the area's crime rate translates to 199 total incidents, meaning roughly 1.2% of the population experienced a crime in April. This rate is particularly concerning given the relatively small population size, amplifying the impact of each incident. The previous month's rate of 10.7 per 1,000 suggests that the 12.1 rate in April represents a sustained increase, potentially linked to seasonal factors like Easter. While the UK average for violent crimes is 2.6 per 1,000, Milford Haven's 5.6 per 1,000 (115% above) indicates a significant local disparity. These figures, when scaled to the area's population, underscore the need for community-focused interventions to address the disproportionate impact of violent and disorder-related crimes.