Pembroke Dock Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke Dock's crime rate in June 2025 reached 11.1 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marks a 37% gap above the national benchmark, a figure that reflects persistent challenges in the area's crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 15.0% and other theft at 9.4%. These patterns align with the area's character as a coastal town experiencing seasonal fluctuations in population, particularly during the summer months when tourism begins to pick up. The rise in violence and sexual offences may partly explain the higher-than-average rate. The month's start of summer, with longer daylight hours and increased visitor numbers, likely contributes to heightened social interactions in public spaces, which could in turn influence crime dynamics. However, the data also shows that certain crime categories, such as vehicle crime and robbery, remain below UK averages, suggesting that local conditions may temper some types of criminal activity. This mixed picture underscores the need to consider both the area's geographical and demographic context when interpreting crime statistics.

June 2025 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences falling by 33.3% compared to May, marking a significant shift in the area's crime mix. This decline, from 57 to 38 incidents, may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes as the summer months begin. Simultaneously, the rate of drug-related offences dropped by 37.5%, from 8 to 5 cases, a trend that could indicate ongoing efforts to address substance misuse in the community. However, the data also reveals concerning increases in specific categories: other theft rose sharply by 150% (from 4 to 10 incidents), while robbery and other crime both doubled from zero to one and four incidents respectively. These spikes, particularly in other theft and robbery, highlight areas where targeted interventions may be necessary. The category of other theft, now at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 96% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests local factors may be driving this particular trend. The breakdown shows that while some crime types are improving, others remain high compared to the national average, indicating the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention strategies.

Compared to May 2025, Pembroke Dock's crime rate in June fell by 17.7%, declining from 13.5 to 11.1 per 1,000 residents. This monthly reduction translates to roughly 4 crimes reported per day in June, a figure that, while still concerning, shows a measurable downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 90 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for the frequency of incidents experienced by the local population. With a resident population of 9,667, this statistic underscores the scale of the challenge faced by the area. The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by factors such as the end of the academic year, which often correlates with increased anti-social behaviour and related incidents. The current rate, though still above the UK average, suggests that efforts to reduce crime may be having an effect. However, the persistent gap between Pembroke Dock's rate and the national average highlights the need for continued focus on addressing systemic issues. The local context, including the town's coastal location and seasonal tourism patterns, likely plays a role in shaping these figures, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.