Pembroke Dock Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Pembroke Dock's March 2024 crime profile, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents—94.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—the area continues to demonstrate a stark contrast to national trends. This low rate is particularly notable given Pembroke Dock's status as a built-up area within Pembrokeshire, a region known for its coastal tourism and relatively small population. The breakdown reveals that violent crimes, though only 2 in total, represent a significant portion of the overall figure, with 0.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This disparity may be attributed to the area's compact geography and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives, which could deter more serious offences. Anti-social behaviour, also accounting for 50% of incidents, recorded a rate of 0.2 per 1,000—83% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to spring and extended daylight hours, may have influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity could both contribute to and mitigate certain types of crime. However, the overall stability in crime rates compared to previous months suggests that local factors, such as the area's rural-urban mix and the absence of large commercial hubs, play a critical role in maintaining this low-level profile. The data also highlights the importance of contextual analysis, as Pembroke Dock's unique characteristics—its coastal location, limited population density, and seasonal tourism cycles—must be considered alongside raw numbers to fully understand the crime picture.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in violent crimes, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a shift that, while statistically significant, remains well below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This spike may be linked to the seasonal transition, as longer evenings and the start of spring could alter patterns of social interaction in the town's public spaces. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% compared to February, dropping from 3 to 2 incidents. This decline, though modest, positions the category 83% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be curbing such activity. The dominance of violent crimes in the breakdown—accounting for 50% of all incidents—contrasts with the broader UK trend, where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. For residents, this highlights the need for vigilance in public areas during evening hours, even as the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low. The stark contrast between the violent crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.7 per 1,000) illustrates the area's unique position as a low-risk environment, despite the recent upward fluctuation in one category.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in March 2024 remained stable at 0.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, reflecting no significant shift in overall criminal activity. Daily crime figures show an average of 0.13 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the exceptionally low level of reported incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 2,417 residents, a statistic that, when scaled to the local population of 9,667, highlights the area's relative safety compared to national averages. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when considering the area's coastal location and the seasonal transition into spring, which typically brings increased foot traffic and tourism to Pembrokeshire. The consistency in crime rates from February to March suggests that local factors—such as the town's compact size and community-oriented policing—may be contributing to sustained stability. While no UK-wide daily crime context is available for comparison, the local data alone indicates that Pembroke Dock's residents experience a markedly lower frequency of crime than the national average, a trend that aligns with the area's historically low crime profile.