Pembroke Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every resident in Pembroke, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in May 2023 was significantly lower than the UK average, with just one reported crime for every 377 people over the course of the month. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.9% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (28.6%) and other theft (9.5%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Pembrokeshire, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to anti-social incidents. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely influenced outdoor drinking and socialising, which could partially explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the relatively low overall rate suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies, though these are not explicitly documented in the data. The balance between property and violent crimes also reflects a broader trend, with violent offences making up a larger share than property crimes, which may be linked to the area's demographic and social dynamics.

May 2023 saw significant reductions in several crime categories compared to the previous month, with criminal damage and arson dropping by 87.5% (from 8 to 1) and violence and sexual offences falling by 82.4% (from 34 to 6). These declines suggest a possible shift in local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, while still the most common category, was 17% below the UK average, and violence and sexual offences were 71% below the UK average, indicating a safer environment for residents compared to national benchmarks. The daily crime count in Pembroke averaged roughly one incident per day, a figure that may provide reassurance to local residents, particularly when compared to the UK's higher rates. The rate of drug-related offences in Pembroke was 52% below the UK average, a reduction that could reflect targeted interventions or broader societal trends. However, the absence of data on specific programmes or initiatives means these outcomes must be interpreted with caution, as they may be influenced by a combination of factors, including seasonal changes and local policing priorities.

The crime rate in Pembroke for May 2023 (2.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a substantial decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000, representing a 66.2% decrease. This drop is particularly striking when viewed through the lens of daily crime exposure, with Pembroke experiencing an average of one reported crime per day during the month. Over the course of the month, this translated to one crime occurring for roughly every 377 residents, a figure that is likely to be perceived as relatively low by local standards. When scaled to the area's population of 7,922, the monthly exposure statistic underscores the rarity of crime in Pembroke compared to the UK average, where residents face a much higher risk. While the reasons for this decline, it may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of school terms or changes in community activity patterns. The comparison to the UK average further highlights the area's distinctiveness, as Pembroke's rates for specific categories like anti-social behaviour and violence are consistently lower than national figures, suggesting a unique local context that warrants further exploration.