Pembroke Dock Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock's February 2024 crime rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents is 94.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently low crime profile. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 75% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting at 25%, with neither category exceeding the UK averages for their respective categories. The area's seasonal context—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime levels. Pembroke Dock's coastal geography and relatively small population may further reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, though the absence of major urban infrastructure means property crime remains sparse. The data suggests that local community initiatives, combined with the area's natural isolation, create an environment where crime is both rare and easily detectable. This pattern is consistent with other rural and coastal areas in the UK, where crime rates remain significantly lower than in densely populated urban centres.

The most striking shift in February 2024 was the 100% increase in shoplifting, with one incident reported compared to zero in January. This spike, though small in absolute terms, marks a notable anomaly in an otherwise stable crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75% of all reported incidents, fell by 85.7% from 21 incidents in January to just three in February—a drop consistent with the seasonal lull in public gatherings typical of winter months. The area's property crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 remains 81% below the UK average for shoplifting, illustrating the effectiveness of local retail security measures. Residents may find it useful to note that anti-social behaviour incidents, though down significantly, still represent the most common category of crime, suggesting ongoing community engagement with local authorities to address minor disturbances.

Pembroke Dock's February 2024 crime rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents represents an 88.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This sharp decline aligns with the area's seasonal patterns, as winter months typically see reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in local retail hubs. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in February, reflecting the sparse nature of reported incidents. When scaled to the population of 9,667 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 2,417 residents—a figure that underscores the exceptionally low level of criminal activity relative to the UK average. This stark contrast to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime patterns in small communities, where even minor fluctuations can appear dramatic in absolute terms. The area's low population density and coastal geography may contribute to this stability, with limited opportunities for certain types of crime to occur.