Pembroke Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw Pembroke’s crime rate at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 9.8% above the UK average of 8.2. This rate, while lower than the previous month’s 11.7, still reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32 incidents, 45.1% of all crimes), criminal damage and arson (10 incidents, 14.1%), and shoplifting (5 incidents, 7.0%). These figures align with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month that typically sees increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents, which may contribute to a higher incidence of property-related crimes. The surge in criminal damage and arson, however, is particularly striking, with a 233.3% increase from July. This may be linked to unoccupied homes or properties left vulnerable during the summer, a pattern commonly observed in coastal areas with high seasonal turnover. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained below the UK average, due to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to major urban centres. The overall crime mix shows a dominance of violent offences over property crimes, a trend that may reflect Pembroke’s demographic composition and local social dynamics. This balance of violent and property crimes, combined with the seasonal fluctuations, paints a complex picture of a community navigating both the pressures of tourism and the challenges of maintaining safety in a built-up area.

August 2024 marked a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 233.3% compared to July, reflecting a shift in crime patterns. This increase, from three to ten incidents, suggests a possible link to seasonal factors such as increased property maintenance or unoccupied homes during the summer holidays. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced public disorder as schools resumed and tourist activity waned. Shoplifting, meanwhile, remained 15% below the UK average, a contrast to the significant spikes in other categories. The rate of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 45.1% of all crimes—was 49% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Pembroke’s specific social dynamics or demographic profile. These findings highlight the uneven nature of crime trends, with some categories showing marked improvement while others demand closer attention.

Pembroke's crime rate in August 2024 dropped by 23.7% compared to July, falling from 11.7 to 9.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though notable, still leaves the area 9.8% above the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 112 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with broader trends in similarly sized built-up areas. The population of 7,922 means that each resident faces a calculated risk of 0.009 per capita, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While the reduction in crime is encouraging, the persistence of violent offences and property crimes suggests that local factors—such as seasonal tourism—continue to influence the crime picture. This drop contrasts with the previous month’s spike, indicating possible shifts in activity or enforcement patterns that warrant further observation.