Pembroke Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Pembroke’s crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents translated to a tangible risk for individuals, with one in every 112 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate, 7.1% above the UK average, highlights a combination of local factors and broader trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents, a figure 34% higher than the UK average. This spike aligns with seasonal patterns—May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising in public spaces, which may have amplified opportunities for such crimes. Criminal damage and arson (10 cases) and public order offences (9 cases) also surged, both exceeding UK averages by 110% and 75% respectively. These increases suggest a potential link to outdoor drinking or community tensions exacerbated by the season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 33.3%, reflecting targeted interventions or temporary changes in community dynamics. The overall crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, particularly in violent crime categories, yet property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remain significantly below national levels, due to Pembroke’s smaller, more closely-knit community or specific local deterrents. For residents, these figures translate to a heightened awareness of personal safety in public spaces, especially during evenings and weekends, while property crime concerns may be less immediate.

May 2024 saw unprecedented spikes in violence and sexual offences (+100%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and public order offences (+100%) compared to April. These increases pushed violent crimes to 42.3% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes. Violence and sexual offences in Pembroke (3.8 per 1,000) are 34% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (1.3 per 1,000) are 110% above. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 33.3% (from 6 to 4 cases), the only category to show a decrease. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences—now 1.1 per 1,000—suggests heightened tensions in public spaces, possibly linked to May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime remain low, at 68% and 79% below UK averages respectively, hinting at effective local deterrents or fewer opportunities in this area.

Pembroke's crime rate in May 2024 (9.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a staggering 1,078.9% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000. This leap underscores a dramatic shift in local safety dynamics, with daily crime activity averaging two incidents per day over the month. Translating this into a monthly exposure metric, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents. While this figure may seem abstract, it directly affects residents’ routines—parents navigating school drop-offs, shoppers in local businesses, and community members attending public events. The contrast with the UK average is also notable: Pembroke’s rate is 7.1% above the national figure, though this gap is smaller than in previous months. However, the sharp month-on-month rise suggests localized factors—such as seasonal transitions or temporary disruptions—may have played a role. The population context further highlights the weight of these numbers: with 7,922 residents, the scale of the increase is amplified, making it a pressing concern for local authorities and residents alike.