Milford Haven Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Milford Haven’s built-up area recorded 139 crimes in December 2025, equating to 8.4 incidents per 1,000 residents—a figure 20% above the UK average of 7.0. This rate, while higher than national benchmarks, contrasts with a 23.2% month-on-month decline from November’s 11.0 per 1,000, suggesting localized factors may be influencing trends. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (68 incidents, 48.9% of total), which were 60% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and public order offences (15 incidents) also significantly exceeded national rates, by 18% and 105% respectively. These patterns align with December’s seasonal dynamics: extended darkness, holiday-related foot traffic, and the closure of some homes during the festive period. The high proportion of violent crimes may reflect the area’s compact urban character, where public spaces are concentrated and nightlife activity persists even in winter. Meanwhile, the sharp drop in shoplifting (72.7% month-on-month) could be attributed to reduced retail hours or heightened police presence during the Christmas shopping peak. Property crimes, at 30 incidents, were lower than violent crimes but still accounted for 21.6% of the total, with burglary (4 incidents) and other theft (9 incidents) contributing to this category. The area’s crime profile thus illustrates a tension between persistent violent incidents and seasonal fluctuations in property-related offences, with the latter likely influenced by both environmental factors and community responses.

December 2025 revealed stark shifts in crime dynamics, with theft from the person surging by 100%—rising from zero to one incident—likely linked to increased foot traffic during the festive season. Concurrently, other thefts rose by 80%, possibly reflecting heightened retail activity or unsecured property during the holidays. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 72.7%, a drop consistent with reduced store hours or stricter enforcement during the Christmas period. Violent crimes, at 68 incidents, remained 60% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring Milford Haven’s ongoing challenges with personal safety. Anti-social behaviour, at 18 incidents, was 18% above the UK average, while public order offences—15 in total—were 105% above the national benchmark, suggesting a combination of local demographics and seasonal pressures. These figures offer residents a concrete understanding of where to focus vigilance, particularly in public spaces during evenings.

December 2025 saw Milford Haven’s crime rate fall to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 23.2% drop from November’s 11.0 per 1,000. This decline contrasts with the area’s overall 20% above UK average, highlighting a narrowing gap between local and national trends. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, reflects the built-up area’s density. Over the course of December, one crime was reported for roughly every 119 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, for a town with 16,485 people, translates to manageable but visible community impact. The population context is critical: with 139 total crimes, the rate per 1,000 residents remains higher than the UK average, but the downward trend suggests targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing patterns. This shift merits further observation, particularly as December’s extended darkness and holiday-related activity could have played a role in reducing certain crime types, such as shoplifting, which fell by 72.7% month-on-month.