Pembroke Dock Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 11.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.6% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the unique challenges faced by this coastal built-up area within Pembrokeshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 57% of all reported crimes, a figure that is 145% higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 10.3% of total crimes, also significantly above the national rate. These patterns may partly reflect the area's seasonal rhythms, particularly the Christmas shopping peak and the extended dark evenings typical of December. The high proportion of violent crimes, compared to property-related offences, could be consistent with the social dynamics of a small coastal town, where community interactions and potential tensions during the festive season might contribute to increased reports. The relatively low rate of shoplifting, 12% below the UK average, may indicate the limited retail presence or the effectiveness of local security measures in this area. However, the sharp rise in other theft and bicycle theft—both of which saw 100% increases—raises questions about the specific vulnerabilities of Pembroke Dock during this time of year. These fluctuations, combined with the overall elevated crime rate, suggest a combination of local factors and broader national trends that require further analysis.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft surged by 166.7%, rising from three to eight incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during the Christmas shopping season. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident—marking a 100% increase from zero in the previous month. These spikes contrast with notable declines in shoplifting, which fell by 70.6% (from 17 to 5), and criminal damage and arson, which dropped by 72.2% (from 18 to 5). The persistent dominance of violence and sexual offences, at 6.3 per 1,000 residents (145% above the UK average), highlights a stark departure from national trends. For residents, the daily crime rate of three incidents provides a clear snapshot of the local security landscape, particularly during the festive period when foot traffic and retail activity are at their peak.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in December 2025 fell slightly to 11.1 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month's 11.4 per 1,000. This small decline contrasts with the area's overall position above the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately three reported crimes each day, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, highlights the persistent nature of crime in this built-up coastal area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 90 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of nearly 10,000 people. This statistic, when contextualised against the area's population, illustrates the scale of crime relative to the number of residents, offering a tangible measure of risk for those living or working in Pembroke Dock. The slight month-on-month reduction may reflect seasonal factors, such as the waning of the festive period, though the overall rate remains significantly elevated compared to national benchmarks.