Pembroke Dock Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock's violent crime profile in May 2024 defied expectations, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 52.8% of all reported crimes. This category, at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, was 178% above the UK average, marking a stark departure from typical patterns in this coastal town. The overall crime rate of 14.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 77.4% above the national average, reflecting a combination of local factors. While public order offences (2.3 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.8 per 1,000) also exceeded UK rates by 265% and 190% respectively, anti-social behaviour fell 17% below the UK average at 1.2 per 1,000. This divergence suggests a concentration of issues in specific social spaces. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor drinking—may partly explain the surge in violent and public order incidents. Pembroke Dock's coastal character, with its mix of residential areas and tourist amenities, likely amplifies tensions during peak social hours. The low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average hints at effective community vigilance or a lack of high-value targets in this relatively small built-up area. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts sharply with the UK profile, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. This anomaly demands closer examination of local demographics and social dynamics.

May 2024 saw unprecedented spikes in criminal damage and arson, which surged 1600% from one incident to 17, and public order offences, doubling from zero to 22. These jumps, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary, highlight a sharp shift in crime patterns. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for over half of all reported incidents—was 178% above the UK average, raising questions about local triggers. Anti-social behaviour remained 17% below the UK average, suggesting pockets of stability despite broader challenges. The 14.9 per 1,000 overall rate, while 77.4% above the UK average, was driven primarily by violence and public order issues rather than property crime. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 5 crimes reported daily, a figure that underscores the need for community-focused policing strategies. The contrast between Pembroke Dock's violent crime trends and the UK's typically higher property crime rates indicates a unique local context, possibly influenced by the area's seasonal tourist activity and social mix. While shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) fell below UK averages, these minor categories were overshadowed by the larger spikes in violent and public order incidents.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in May 2024 (14.9 per 1,000) represented a staggering 1346.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.0 per 1,000, reflecting a dramatic escalation in reported incidents. This surge translated to an average of 5 crimes per day—a rate that, while locally significant, must be contextualised within the area's population of 9,667 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 67 residents, a figure that, while alarming, does not yet approach the levels seen in larger urban centres. The contrast between Pembroke Dock's current rate and the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000 is stark, with the area's violent crime rate alone exceeding the national average by 178%. This divergence is particularly notable given the area's coastal setting, which typically sees lower crime rates compared to inland or urban regions. The previous month's rate (1.0 per 1,000) suggests a sudden shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as extended evenings and increased socialising. While the daily crime count may seem high, this reflects a short-term spike rather than a sustained trend. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the absolute numbers, the per-capita rate remains concentrated in specific crime categories, with violent and public order offences dominating the profile. This pattern contrasts with the UK's more balanced distribution across property and violent crime types.