Pembroke Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke’s crime profile in March 2024 reflects a continued trend of exceptionally low rates, with just 0.3 crimes recorded per 1,000 residents — 96.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This marks one of the lowest recorded figures for the area in recent years, consistent with its historically quiet crime profile. The two recorded crimes were evenly split between violence and sexual offences (1 case) and anti-social behaviour (1 case), both categories far below national averages. Violence and sexual offences in Pembroke stood at 0.1 per 1,000, 96% below the UK rate of 2.7, while anti-social behaviour occurred at 0.1 per 1,000, 91% below the UK average of 1.2. These figures suggest a community where crime prevention efforts and local characteristics — such as the area’s relatively small population and possibly strong community cohesion — may contribute to sustained low levels of criminal activity. Seasonal factors in March, including the transition to spring and longer evenings, may have influenced patterns, though no significant spikes in crime were observed. The data aligns with Pembroke’s reputation as a quieter, more rural built-up area within Pembrokeshire, where crime tends to be sporadic rather than concentrated. This month’s statistics reinforce the area’s position as an outlier in national crime trends, with both violent and non-violent offences remaining well below average.

March 2024 marked a significant decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 80% compared to February, reducing from five incidents to one. This drop is particularly notable given the typically higher incidence of such behaviour during transitional months like March, when social interactions may increase. The overall crime mix remained skewed towards non-violent categories, with no recorded property crimes — a stark contrast to the UK average, where property offences often dominate. Both violent and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour in Pembroke were recorded at levels 90% below their respective UK averages, highlighting the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national trends in these categories. Residents may find reassurance in the fact that the most common crimes — violence and anti-social behaviour — are not only infrequent but also significantly lower than in comparable areas. The absence of property crimes this month further underscores the effectiveness of local measures in deterring theft and burglary, which are typically more prevalent in urban centres. These findings suggest that Pembroke’s low population density and its strong community networks may play a role in maintaining such low crime rates, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these hypotheses.

Compared to February 2024, Pembroke’s crime rate dropped by 67.1%, declining from 0.8 to 0.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction is particularly striking when considering that the previous month’s rate was already below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly zero crimes per day in March, a figure that would be exceptionally rare in most UK locations. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 3,961 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low even by UK standards. With a population of 7,922, Pembroke’s small size means that each resident has a minimal chance of being directly affected by crime, a factor that may contribute to the area’s low reported incidents. The comparison to the UK average is even more pronounced when considering the breakdown of crime types: violent offences in Pembroke were 96% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour was 91% below. This stark divergence highlights the area’s unique position as a crime outlier, where both the overall rate and the nature of recorded crimes differ markedly from the rest of the country. These figures suggest that Pembroke’s characteristics — whether its rural setting, community dynamics, or other local factors — are likely playing a significant role in sustaining such low crime levels.