Pembroke Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 7,922 residents, 76 crimes in June 2023 equate to one reported crime for every 104 people—a figure that places Pembroke’s crime rate at 9.6 per 1,000, 12.9% above the UK average. This rate, while modest on a national scale, represents a significant shift from the previous month’s 2.7 per 1,000, underscoring a dramatic acceleration in local crime trends. The breakdown reveals a crime profile dominated by violence and sexual offences (41 incidents, 54% of total), public order issues (12, 15.8%), and anti-social behaviour (10, 13.2%). These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, as June marks the beginning of summer in Pembrokeshire—a region known for its coastal tourism. The sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which are 78% above the UK average, could be linked to increased social activity in public spaces. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 12% below the UK average, a deviation that may reflect local efforts to manage community tensions or the absence of specific triggers in Pembroke. Public order crimes, meanwhile, are 124% above the UK average, a figure that suggests challenges in managing crowd behaviour in a built-up area during peak tourist season. These data points, when combined with the area’s seasonal rhythm, illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, necessitating further contextual analysis.

June 2023 saw unprecedented spikes in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 583.3% compared to the previous month. This jump—from 6 to 41 incidents—suggests a dramatic shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to the start of the summer season and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Public order crimes also rose sharply by 500%, from 2 to 12, a trend that could reflect the challenges of managing larger crowds in a built-up area. In contrast, other theft fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decrease that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Pembroke are 78% above the UK average, and public order offences are 124% above, highlighting areas where local rates diverge significantly from national benchmarks. These figures, while stark, require contextualisation—such as the influence of seasonal tourism or local events—rather than definitive causal explanations.

Pembroke's crime rate in June 2023 rose sharply to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 261.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This surge translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day in the area—a stark contrast to the previous month's much lower frequency. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 104 residents, a figure that underscores the heightened exposure to crime in a community of 7,922 people. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of immediate risk, the monthly aggregate reveals a broader context: the rate is now 12.9% above the UK average. For a built-up area within Pembrokeshire, where tourism begins in summer, this spike raises questions about how seasonal activity might intersect with local crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite being a relatively small community, Pembroke experienced a crime rate significantly higher than the national average, demanding careful analysis of contributing factors.