Pembroke Dock Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Pembroke Dock, there were 7.5 reported crimes in August 2023, a rate 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a relatively low personal risk, with one crime occurring for every 134 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and public order offences (16.7%). These patterns align with the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where summer holidays and seasonal tourism may influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though high in absolute terms, were 5% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing or environmental design may contribute to this lower rate. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were above UK averages, linked to increased social gatherings during the peak holiday season. The data also shows a marked shift in crime types compared to previous months, with theft from the person surging sharply and vehicle crime declining, reflecting the interplay between local demographics, tourism, and seasonal activity.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with three incidents reported compared to zero in July—a significant jump that may reflect heightened tourist activity or changes in local security practices. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 42.9%, possibly linked to the summer holiday season reducing foot traffic in certain areas. Anti-social behaviour rose by 45.5%, reaching 16 incidents, placing Pembroke Dock 18% above the UK average for this category. This increase contrasts with a 53.3% drop in criminal damage and arson, which may indicate improved community engagement or seasonal shifts in vandalism patterns. The sharp decline in vehicle crime—down 50%—suggests that parking areas may have seen enhanced monitoring or fewer opportunities for theft during the month.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in August 2023 dropped by 24.2% compared to July, falling from 9.8 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a marked improvement in local safety, though the monthly figure still reflects a daily average of two reported crimes. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood rather than absolute numbers. The population of 9,667 means that the crime rate translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual, particularly when compared to the UK average. While the overall rate is lower than the previous month, the shift in crime types—such as the sharp rise in theft from the person and the drop in violence—indicates evolving patterns that may reflect seasonal factors like increased tourism or changes in local activity. These dynamics underscore the importance of viewing crime statistics not as isolated numbers but as part of a broader, fluctuating context.