Milford Haven Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Milford Haven's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a strikingly elevated rate of violence and sexual offences, which account for 43.2% of all reported crimes—71% above the UK average. This category alone contributes 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that dwarfs the national benchmark of 2.9 per 1,000. The built-up area of Pembrokeshire, typically characterised by its coastal tourism and seasonal population shifts, saw a sharp focus on interpersonal crimes during the peak holiday month. While anti-social behaviour (2.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages, the most pronounced outlier remains the violence and sexual offences rate, which may be influenced by the convergence of summer visitors and local demographics. Seasonal context suggests that August's empty homes during the off-peak tourist season could increase burglary risks, though this was not reflected in the data. The overall crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000, 38.3% above the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Property crimes, though lower than violent crimes, still accounted for 24.9% of total incidents (46 cases), with shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) showing mixed trends compared to national benchmarks. The data illustrates a combination of local geography, seasonal activity, and crime patterns, with the violence and sexual offences category demanding particular scrutiny.

Vehicle crime in August surged by 450% compared to July, rising from 2 to 11 incidents—a stark anomaly in a typically low-theft area. This spike may be linked to increased vehicle movement during peak holiday season, though no specific data confirms this connection. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20.7%, with 35 incidents reported, reflecting a 44% gap above the UK average. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by two-thirds, from 9 to 3, suggesting a possible reduction in illicit activity during the summer months. Shoplifting remained below the UK average (21% lower), a consistent trend that may relate to Milford Haven's retail profile, which includes fewer high-traffic commercial zones compared to larger urban centres. The contrast between rising vehicle crime and falling drug offences illustrates shifting patterns in local criminal activity.

Milford Haven's crime rate in August 2025 (11.2 per 1,000) marks a 20.9% decline from July's 14.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. This shift contrasts with the broader UK context, where Milford's rate remains 38.3% above the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show 6 incidents reported each day in August, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, highlights the density of crime in a built-up area of Pembrokeshire. Over the course of the month, the average resident faced a 1-in-89 chance of experiencing a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for a population of 16,485. This rate, though lower than July's, underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining safety in a coastal town with seasonal fluctuations in population and activity.