Pembroke Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke’s September 2024 crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents places it 26% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Pembrokeshire, a coastal region with a mix of historic sites and modern amenities, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 50.7% of all reported incidents. This category alone is 87% above the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The second most common crime, criminal damage and arson (10.4% of total), also exceeds the UK rate by 79%, suggesting potential links to seasonal pressures such as university freshers’ week or increased social activity during the transition from summer to autumn. Shoplifting, at 9.1% of total crimes, is 32% above the UK average, which may reflect the area’s retail presence or the impact of back-to-school shopping. The seasonal context of September—marking the return of students and the start of term—likely contributes to these patterns, though the exact interplay between population shifts and crime remains to be fully understood. While anti-social behaviour rates are 23% below the UK average, this may reflect local community engagement or policing strategies. Overall, Pembroke’s crime picture in September underscores the need to balance the area’s unique characteristics with broader national trends.

September 2024 saw notable month-on-month changes in Pembroke’s crime profile. Other theft rose by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a sharp increase that may signal heightened vulnerability in specific sectors such as retail or personal property. Shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both rose by 40%, suggesting a possible correlation with the return of students and the start of term, which often brings increased foot traffic and social interactions. Conversely, other crime fell by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, and public order offences dropped by 40%, potentially reflecting seasonal shifts or targeted policing efforts. Drug-related crimes also decreased by 25%, though this category remains 67% above the UK average. The most alarming disparity remains in violent crime, which is 87% higher than the UK average and constitutes over half of all incidents. This stark divergence may be influenced by local factors such as the proximity of Pembroke to larger urban centres or the density of social hubs within the built-up area. For residents, the 200% rise in other theft is a concrete warning to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high transient populations or during peak shopping periods.

Pembroke’s crime rate in September 2024 (9.7 per 1,000) represents an 8.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.0 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers residents a tangible sense of the scale of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 103 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than some urban centres, still reflects the area’s elevated position relative to the UK average. With a population of 7,922, Pembroke’s crime statistics are shaped by its unique geography and demographics. As a built-up area within Pembrokeshire, it balances coastal tourism with residential communities, a dynamic that may influence crime patterns differently than purely rural or urban areas. The comparison to the UK average underscores that Pembroke’s crime rate is not an isolated anomaly but a reflection of broader challenges in managing crime in smaller, mixed-use communities. While the rate is higher than the national average, the relatively low population base means that each incident carries a significant local impact, requiring targeted community engagement and policing strategies to address the specific needs of Pembroke’s residents.