Pembroke Dock Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 11.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 77.6% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This elevated rate underscores the area’s distinct crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes, contributing 47% of the total with 54 incidents recorded. This category is 138% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence in violent crime trends. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, making up 12.2% of all crimes, with 14 incidents reported—212% above the UK average. These figures suggest that property-related crimes, particularly those involving deliberate damage, are concentrated in Pembroke Dock. Other theft, at 9.6% of total crimes, also exceeded UK norms by 139%. Seasonal factors may play a role, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—typically sees reduced public engagement in certain areas, potentially influencing crime patterns. However, the persistence of high rates in violent and property offences, even during a pre-spring lull, indicates structural or environmental factors that may require further analysis. The area’s built-up character within Pembrokeshire, a coastal region, could contribute to these patterns, though further investigation into local demographics and socioeconomic conditions would provide more clarity.

February 2025 saw a dramatic surge in other theft, which rose by 120% compared to January, marking the most significant month-on-month change. This increase, from five to eleven incidents, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to local factors such as increased foot traffic or seasonal patterns. Concurrently, drugs offences doubled, rising from four to eight cases, a 100% increase. This sharp rise in drug-related crime contrasts with a notable decline in shoplifting, which fell by 40% (from five to three incidents), potentially reflecting changes in retail activity or enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 83.3%, from six to eleven reports, indicating a possible increase in community tensions or unmet demand for local support services. Meanwhile, possession of weapons dropped by two-thirds, from three to one incident, though this category still remains 67% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Pembroke Dock and the need for targeted interventions in specific areas.

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 11.9 per 1,000 residents, a 15.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 10.3. This upward trend reflects a shift in crime patterns, with daily crime counts averaging four incidents per day over the 28-day period. When scaled to the local population of 9,667, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 84 residents during the month. While the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the monthly exposure figure provides context for residents: over the course of February, the likelihood of experiencing a crime was 1-in-84. This rate is higher than the UK’s national average, which underscores the need for continued attention to local factors influencing crime. The comparison to the previous month highlights a marked acceleration in reported incidents, particularly in categories such as other theft and drugs offences, which may reflect seasonal or situational changes in the area.