Pembroke Dock Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a significant escalation in crime in Pembroke Dock, with an overall rate of 12.9 per 1,000 residents—61.3% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This surge, driven by a sharp rise in vehicle crime, drug-related offences, and shoplifting, contrasts sharply with the previous month's figures. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences (44 incidents, 35.2% of total) remain the most prevalent category, followed closely by criminal damage and arson (16 incidents, 12.8%) and public order offences (14 incidents, 11.2%). These patterns align with the area's seasonal context: as clocks go back and evenings grow darker, Halloween-related activity may have contributed to increased visibility of certain crimes, such as public order incidents. However, the disproportionate rise in vehicle crime—jumping from one to seven incidents—suggests a possible link to local parking patterns or increased traffic during the month. While the area's overall crime rate remains higher than the UK average, the composition of crimes reflects a mix of persistent issues and new challenges. The spike in shoplifting, for instance, may be tied to pre-Christmas retail activity, despite October being early in the holiday season. Similarly, the 170% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average could indicate vulnerabilities in property security or community engagement efforts. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both the seasonal and structural factors influencing crime in Pembroke Dock.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 600% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident in September to seven in October. This spike, combined with a 400% rise in drug-related crimes and a 350% increase in shoplifting, points to a sharp shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crime, which accounts for 35.2% of all reported incidents, remains 70% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson (1.7 per 1,000) is 170% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to seasonal factors such as Halloween or local property vulnerabilities. Conversely, other theft decreased by 37.5%, a drop that may reflect targeted policing efforts or reduced retail activity during the month. These trends highlight a combination of seasonal conditions and local crime dynamics.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 12.9 per 1,000 residents, a 45.3% increase from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the persistent nature of local incidents. When scaled to the population of 9,667 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 77 residents. This statistic underscores the frequency of crime relative to the community size, though it does not account for the distribution of crime types. The rise from September to October suggests a seasonal acceleration in criminal activity, potentially influenced by darker evenings and the Halloween period, which may have impacted community behaviour and visibility in public spaces.