Pembroke Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Pembroke maintain a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, 35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently lower-than-national crime levels, a pattern that has persisted across multiple months. The most significant share of reported crimes in November fell under the category of violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of the total (26 incidents). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (7.7%) and drugs-related offences (7.7%), with both categories showing notable deviations from the UK average. Anti-social behaviour in Pembroke was 64% below the national rate, a statistic that may reflect the area's relatively tight-knit community and effective local policing strategies. Conversely, violent crimes were 28% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be influenced by local factors such as the area's proximity to major transport routes or seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which often coincide with increased alcohol-related incidents. The month also saw a marked seasonal context, with dark evenings and the conclusion of Black Friday shopping affecting crime patterns. While property crimes remained minimal (only 5 incidents), the dominance of violent crime highlights a need for continued focus on community safety initiatives. The overall crime rate, though low, remains a reminder that even in areas with generally safe profiles, targeted interventions are necessary to address specific vulnerabilities.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 83.3% decline in shoplifting, which fell from six incidents in October to just one. This sharp reduction aligns with the conclusion of Black Friday shopping, a period typically associated with increased retail crime. Concurrently, public order offences dropped by 75% (from eight to two), likely influenced by shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in public spaces during November. Vehicle crime also saw a 66.7% decrease, from three to one, possibly linked to fewer vehicles on the road during colder weather. Violent crimes, however, remained high relative to the UK average, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 (28% above the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, was 64% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in Pembroke. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal activity and local policing efforts, with certain crime types responding strongly to environmental changes while others persist despite broader trends.

Pembroke's November 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 56.7% decrease from the previous month's 11.4 per 1,000, reflecting a marked shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Pembroke's population of 7,922. This translates to an average of one crime per day across the 30-day period, a rate that, while low, remains consistent with the area's broader trend of lower-than-average crime. When compared to the UK average, Pembroke's overall rate is 35.5% below the national figure of 7.6 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety. This stark reduction from October may be attributed to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the conclusion of Black Friday shopping, which could have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the absence of a UK daily crime comparison means the local figure stands alone as a measure of community risk. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, while crime is not absent, its frequency is significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK, particularly when considering the area's size and characteristics.