Pembroke Dock Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Pembroke Dock during March 2023, accounting for 47.1% of all reported crimes. With an overall crime rate of 15.8 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded a rate 107.9% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. This elevated level of violent crime is consistent with the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to the high incidence of violence and disorderly incidents. Public order offences, which accounted for 14.4% of all crimes, also showed a marked disparity, with a rate 259% above the UK average. This suggests that disturbances and anti-social behaviour are particularly pronounced in Pembroke Dock, possibly linked to the town’s seasonal rhythms and the presence of transient populations. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may further amplify such activity, as more people spend time outdoors and in social settings. Additionally, shoplifting emerged as a notable concern, with 15 incidents recorded—227% above the UK average—indicating that retail areas may be particularly vulnerable to property-related crimes. These patterns collectively illustrate an area where violent and disorderly crimes are prevalent, requiring targeted attention to address the underlying factors that contribute to such a stark deviation from the national average.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences constitute 47.1% of all crimes in Pembroke Dock, a category that is 174% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation from the national norm underscores the area’s particular challenges, with factors such as the town’s social dynamics and seasonal transitions likely contributing to the elevated levels of violent crime. Public order offences, which account for 14.4% of all crimes, also significantly outperformed the UK average, with a 259% increase over the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This suggests that incidents such as anti-social behaviour and disturbances in public spaces may be more prevalent here, possibly linked to the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. Shoplifting alone was 227% above the UK average, with 15 incidents recorded, pointing to retail areas as a focal point for property-related crimes. These figures, when viewed alongside the overall rate, indicate a crime profile that is heavily skewed towards violent and disorderly incidents, diverging sharply from the UK average which typically sees a more balanced distribution across crime types.

Over the course of March 2023, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 63 residents in Pembroke Dock, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With 153 crimes recorded across 31 days, the daily crime count averaged approximately 5 crimes per day, highlighting the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the population of 9,667, the rate of 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents places Pembroke Dock significantly above the UK average, but the local context suggests that factors such as the town’s coastal location and seasonal transitions may influence these figures. The daily crime count, while seemingly high, reflects a pattern consistent with other months in the area, where social activity and tourism-related movements are known to impact crime trends. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while the absolute number of crimes may appear steep, the rate per capita aligns with the area’s character as a hub for seasonal visitors and residents, where interactions in public spaces may contribute to the observed levels of violence and public order offences.