Pembroke Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke's built-up area within Pembrokeshire reported a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 10.7% below the UK average. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all crimes, followed by public order offences (13.2%) and anti-social behaviour (9.4%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures, with November's dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping creating conditions that may have heightened tensions in public spaces. The coastal location of Pembroke, combined with its role as a tourist destination during peak seasons, could contribute to patterns such as public order issues and anti-social behaviour, though these factors appear less pronounced in November compared to other months. The relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing or a naturally lower incidence of property crime in this area, though the sharp rise in specific categories like drug-related offences (200% above UK average) warrants closer examination. The balance between violent and property crimes remains skewed towards the former, with property crimes comprising only 28% of total incidents compared to 65% for violent crimes, a trend consistent with urban centres where interpersonal conflict often dominates the crime profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in 'other crime', which saw a 100% increase from zero to two incidents, marking a significant departure from previous months. This category's sudden emergence could signal evolving criminal activity or reporting patterns, though its UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents suggests this may be an isolated anomaly rather than a systemic issue. Concurrently, burglary and bicycle theft also doubled from single incidents to two each, reflecting seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday or the impact of dark evenings on visibility. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.5%, from eight to five incidents, due to heightened community vigilance or the closure of certain public venues during the month. The category of violence and sexual offences decreased by 20.8% (from 24 to 19), aligning with the UK average for this category at 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Public order offences remain 70% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a figure that could be influenced by Pembroke's coastal location and the transient nature of its population during peak tourist seasons. Residents may find the 200% increase in drug-related offences (from 0 to 5 incidents) particularly concerning, though this category's UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 residents indicates a broader national challenge rather than a localised problem.

Pembroke's crime rate in November 2023 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) was marginally lower than the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend with a -1.9% change. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that would equate to roughly one crime for every 149 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while slightly higher than the UK average for similar-sized areas, remains within a range that suggests effective local policing strategies or a naturally lower crime propensity in this built-up coastal community. The population of 7,922 residents provides context for these figures, with the 53 reported crimes representing a manageable level of criminal activity relative to the area's size. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, Pembroke's performance is consistently better across multiple categories, including a 15% lower rate of criminal damage and arson than the national average. However, the 70% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average highlights a specific challenge for local authorities, potentially linked to the area's tourism infrastructure and the transient nature of its visitor population during peak seasons. These comparative metrics offer residents a benchmark against which to understand their local crime environment while also underscoring areas where targeted interventions might be needed.