Pembroke Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Pembroke's size—home to 7,922 residents—76 crimes in June 2024 equate to one reported crime for every 104 residents over the month. This places the local crime rate at 9.6 per 1,000, 17.1% higher than the UK average of 8.2. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 43.4% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (11.8%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of coastal areas entering summer, when increased foot traffic and tourism may contribute to heightened incidents of theft and public disorder. The dominance of violent crime contrasts with national trends, where violence and sexual offences typically represent a smaller share of total crimes. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the area's character as a built-up community within Pembrokeshire, where social interactions and community dynamics could influence crime patterns. Shoplifting's sharp rise relative to the UK average—142% above—suggests specific pressures on retail environments, linked to the summer season drawing more visitors to local businesses. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's increase may indicate challenges in managing public spaces during peak tourist months, though the UK average for this category is higher, suggesting local efforts may be effective in curbing related incidents.

June 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in Pembroke's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour surged by 125%, rising from four to nine incidents, a shift that may reflect increased social activity as summer began. Shoplifting also rose sharply, with a 71.4% increase from seven to 12 cases, potentially linked to higher foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, a decline that could be attributed to heightened vigilance among residents or targeted policing efforts. The violent crime category remained the largest single contributor to the overall rate, but its share of total crimes (43.4%) was higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 52% of all crimes. This divergence highlights a local trend that may be influenced by the area's specific demographics or community interactions. Meanwhile, shoplifting's rate of 1.5 per 1,000—142% above the UK average—underscores a particular challenge for local businesses, suggesting the need for enhanced retail security measures. Public order offences. still maintained a rate close to the UK average, indicating a balanced approach to managing public spaces.

Compared to May 2024, Pembroke's crime rate rose by 7.0%, increasing from 9.0 to 9.6 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, while modest, places the area's monthly exposure at one crime for every 104 residents, a figure that contextualizes the impact of crime on a daily basis. Over the course of June, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day, a rate that, while not extreme, requires attention given the local population size. When viewed through the lens of daily activity, this translates to a crime occurring approximately every 12 hours, a frequency that may be perceived as disruptive by residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Pembroke's crime burden is higher than the UK average, with the rate of 9.6 per 1,000 being 17.1% above the national benchmark. This gap is most pronounced in violent crime and shoplifting, where local rates are significantly elevated compared to the UK. However, categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences show more competitive performance, with the former being 21% below the UK average. These comparisons highlight both challenges and opportunities for local authorities to address specific crime types while leveraging areas of relative strength in crime prevention.