Pembroke Dock Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.6% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture underscores the area's distinct crime profile, which is shaped by its coastal location and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 58.3% of all reported crimes, a figure that is 137% higher than the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, holiday travel, and empty homes during the festive period—likely contributes to this pattern. Retail centres and high streets, which are common in coastal towns, may drive some of the shoplifting incidents, though these remain a smaller proportion (7.8%) compared to the UK average. The overall crime picture in Pembroke Dock appears to be influenced by the convergence of seasonal factors and the area's specific geographic and demographic characteristics, which require careful analysis to fully understand.

December 2023 saw a 53.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 39 to 60 incidents. This surge, which is 137% above the UK average, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix towards violent crime. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 1), a category that is 67% above the UK average. These increases align with the month's seasonal context, where extended evenings and holiday-related gatherings may create conditions conducive to such crimes. However, other categories showed marked declines: anti-social behaviour fell by 64.7% (from 17 to 6), and other theft dropped by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), both of which are below the UK average. The contrast between rising violent crime and falling property-related offences suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, potentially influenced by the local environment and community dynamics. For residents, the 58.3% share of violence and sexual offences in total crimes is a critical insight, underscoring the need for targeted policing and community initiatives.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate remained stable in December 2023 compared to the previous month, with no change from 10.7 per 1,000 residents. This stability, however, does not mask the area's significantly higher crime rate compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported across the 31 days of December, translating to roughly one crime for every 94 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, illustrates the frequency of crime in a local context. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Pembroke Dock's crime rate is higher than the national average, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 137% above the UK level. This disparity may be influenced by the area's coastal geography, seasonal factors, and local demographics. While the rate did not change from November, the persistent elevation above the UK average indicates a need for ongoing analysis of the factors contributing to this divergence, such as the interplay between seasonal crime patterns and the characteristics of the built-up area.