Pembroke Dock Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Pembroke Dock during January 2026 reveals a starkly violent profile, with violence and sexual offences comprising over half (53.9%) of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for just 15% of the total. The area's crime rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents—75% above the UK average—reflects a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes. While property crimes make up 25% of the total (29 incidents), violent crimes dominate, likely influenced by the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial activity. Seasonal factors may also play a role: January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, typically sees lower levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which aligns with the data showing shoplifting at 6.1% and vehicle crime at 1.7% of total incidents. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (11.3% of total crimes) suggests heightened tensions or environmental factors. The area's relatively low population (9,667 residents) means each incident has a more visible impact, potentially amplifying community concerns. This pattern may be partly explained by the town's proximity to natural landscapes, which could influence both the frequency and nature of crimes. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or burglary—categories often linked to tourist areas—further underscores the localised nature of the violence and property damage trends. These findings illustrate a community grappling with persistent violent crime, requiring targeted interventions to address underlying social or economic factors.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 160% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 5 to 13 incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. Vehicle crime also surged by 100%, with two reported incidents compared to zero in December, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local vehicle security measures. Conversely, other theft dropped by 75%, from 8 to 2, indicating a possible shift in criminal focus during the post-holiday period. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 53.9% of all incidents—places Pembroke Dock significantly above the UK average for violence and sexual offences (156% higher). This imbalance suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to the area's social fabric or seasonal factors. Residents may find the 79% above-average burglary rate (5 incidents) noteworthy, though this category remains below the UK average for vehicle crime (46% below). These shifts highlight areas requiring attention, from public order management to targeted prevention strategies.

Pembroke Dock's January 2026 crime rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.5% increase from December 2025's 11.1 per 1,000. This places the area 75% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over the past year. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in January, reflecting a steady presence of criminal activity despite seasonal factors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, a figure that, while locally specific, underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With 9,667 residents, the area's crime exposure is concentrated among a relatively small community, where the impact of each incident may be more pronounced. The comparison to the UK average highlights systemic challenges, though local conditions—such as the area's coastal location and seasonal patterns—likely contribute to the disparity. These figures provide context for residents and policymakers, illustrating the need for targeted interventions without overgeneralizing the underlying causes.