Pembroke Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke’s January 2024 crime profile reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the monthly tally. Of the 19 total crimes recorded, 8 were violent and sexual offences—accounting for 42.1% of the total—compared to just 3 property crimes. This divergence from the UK average, where property crimes typically outpace violent offences, suggests a unique local dynamic. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents is 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4, a disparity that may reflect Pembroke’s character as a smaller, possibly rural or coastal built-up area with limited commercial or nightlife activity. Seasonal factors in January—such as post-holiday lulls, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—likely contribute to the lower volume of property-related crimes, which often depend on high-traffic environments. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime category, accounted for 31.6% of incidents, a figure 19% below the UK average. This could indicate a community-focused policing approach or lower population density reducing opportunities for such offences. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes in Pembroke were 43% above the national average, a statistic that may warrant further contextual analysis. The low overall crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent offences, illustrates an area where personal safety remains a priority, though targeted interventions may be needed to address specific categories like drug-related incidents.

January 2024 saw a sharp 63.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 22 incidents in the previous month to 8. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor activity and associated crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and robbery both saw 100% increases, with anti-social behaviour rising from 3 to 6 incidents and robbery doubling from 0 to 1. These spikes may reflect transient factors such as temporary population movements or changes in local events. Violence and sexual offences in Pembroke remain 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 43% increase in drug-related crimes compared to the national rate. For residents, the decline in violent crime offers a tangible reassurance of safety, particularly in a region where such offences are historically less prevalent.

Pembroke's January 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 62.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This significant drop positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 67.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in January, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported crime for every 417 residents, a statistic that provides context for local residents considering their personal risk. When scaled to the population of 7,922, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. The contrast between Pembroke’s figures and the UK average highlights the area’s distinct security profile, potentially influenced by its coastal location and lower population density compared to major urban centres.