Pembroke Dock Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 11.3 per 1,000 residents, 32.9% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This marks a stark contrast to the previous month, when the rate was 4.9 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.4%, with public order and criminal damage and arson each contributing 14.7%. These figures highlight a shift in the crime profile, with property crimes making up only 26.6% of the total (29 incidents) compared to 32.9% for violent crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns: as summer begins, the area's coastal tourism infrastructure sees increased activity, potentially contributing to higher public order incidents. Burglary and shoplifting rates in Pembroke Dock were below the UK average, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (6% below) and shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (63% below). This could reflect the town's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. The data suggests a combination of local demographics, seasonal tourism, and policing priorities, requiring further analysis to identify specific contributing factors.

June 2023 saw significant increases in several crime categories. Other crime surged by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents), public order offences rose 300% (from 4 to 16), and criminal damage and arson also increased 300% (from 4 to 16). These sharp rises may be linked to the start of the summer season, when coastal areas like Pembroke Dock experience higher visitor numbers. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) dominate, while property crimes remain relatively low. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 27% of all crimes. In Pembroke Dock, these two categories combined make up 50% of the total, suggesting a localised concentration of violent crime. Residents may find the monthly exposure statistic particularly relevant: over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 89 residents. This provides context for how frequently crime impacts the local population. While the town's burglary rate is below the UK average, the surge in public order offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas.

The crime rate in Pembroke Dock for June 2023 (11.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 132.1% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This dramatic rise underscores a significant shift in the area's crime dynamics over just one month. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 4 crimes per day in June, a figure that may feel particularly stark in a community of 9,667 residents. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, the statistic that one crime occurred for every 89 residents over the course of the month provides a tangible measure of the frequency of incidents. This rate is higher than the UK average, which is typically around 8.5 per 1,000. The comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime patterns in Pembroke Dock, with the rate more than doubling in a short period. This could be attributed to a combination of factors, including the start of the summer season and increased tourism activity. However, the exact relationship between these variables requires further investigation. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the overall increase, certain crime categories like burglary and shoplifting remain below the UK average, suggesting that the town's unique characteristics—such as its smaller retail sector—may play a role in shaping these outcomes.