Pembroke Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Pembroke during October 2024 reveals a striking imbalance, with violent crime dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.6% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category, which saw 41 recorded crimes, is 95% above the national benchmark, suggesting a unique local context that may be influenced by factors such as the area's coastal location and seasonal dynamics. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, contributing 10.0% of the total, a rate 86% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 8.9% of all crimes, also exceeded the national figure by 79%, potentially reflecting the impact of shorter daylight hours and the Halloween season. The overall crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents places Pembroke well above the UK average of 8.1, with a 40.7% deficit. This disparity is not uniform across crime types—anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 53% below the UK average, indicating possible community resilience or effective local policing strategies. The mix of crime types highlights a combination of urban and rural characteristics, as Pembroke, a built-up area within Pembrokeshire, experiences both the challenges of a coastal community and the dynamics of a smaller urban centre. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, may also contribute to fluctuations in public order and violent crime. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions that address the specific drivers of violent crime while building on the areas where local efforts appear to be successful.

October 2024 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to three incidents. This surge may align with seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activities or increased vehicle movement during darker evenings. Public order offences also rose sharply, increasing by 166.7% (from three to eight cases), a trend that could be linked to the shorter daylight hours and the Halloween season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 28.6%, indicating the effectiveness of local interventions or community engagement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remain 95% above the UK average, with 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This category, which constitutes 45.6% of all crimes in Pembroke, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 14.3%, a modest decline that may reflect seasonal retail patterns or temporary changes in consumer behaviour. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime trends and the need for ongoing monitoring.

Pembroke's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 11.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.9% increase from the previous month's 9.7. This shift positions the area as one of the most active crime hotspots in Wales compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activities. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast in specific categories—anti-social behaviour, for instance, remains 53% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community dynamics may be influencing this disparity. This comparison underscores the importance of localized analysis rather than broad national metrics when assessing crime trends.