Pembroke Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a mixed picture for crime in Pembroke, with the overall rate remaining stable at 8.5 per 1,000 residents — 4.9% above the UK average. This figure, though unchanged from July, reflects a built-up area's unique profile, where tourism and seasonal dynamics influence crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 30 incidents (44.8% of total crimes), a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 32% above the UK average. This category's sharp rise from 22 to 30 cases may be linked to the peak holiday season, when increased visitor numbers and social activity could contribute to higher incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed with 12 cases (1.5 per 1,000, 3% above UK average), while public order offences surged to nine (1.1 per 1,000, 90% above UK average), likely tied to crowded spaces and heightened interactions during the summer months. In contrast, property-related crimes such as other theft and vehicle crime fell below UK averages, with other theft at 0.4 per 1,000 (22% below) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (23% below). This divergence suggests that while Pembroke's built-up area may see spikes in violent and public order offences during high-traffic periods, property crime remains relatively low. The seasonal context of August — a peak month for tourism — likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, with empty homes and increased foot traffic influencing burglary risks and public order challenges.

August 2025 saw a 36.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, pushing this category to 30 incidents — 3.8 per 1,000 residents, 32% above the UK average. This jump, from 22 to 30 cases, may reflect heightened social interactions during the peak holiday season. Public order offences also surged by 80%, reaching nine incidents, a rate 90% above the UK average. This category's sharp increase could be linked to increased foot traffic in Pembroke's tourist areas during August. Conversely, other theft and other crime both fell by 50%, with three and one incidents respectively, aligning with the UK averages for other theft (22% below) and other crime (38% below). The 100% increase in possession of weapons — from zero to two cases — highlights an unusual spike in this category, which was 233% above the UK average. These mixed trends illustrate a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with violent crimes rising while property-related incidents declined.

Pembroke's crime rate remained stable at 8.5 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall crime levels, though deeper analysis reveals fluctuations within specific categories. Daily crime data indicates an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 118 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 7,922, this rate aligns with the built-up area's characteristics, where concentrated communities may see incidents clustered in particular spaces. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the sharp increases in violent and public order offences, underscoring the need to examine subcategory trends alongside aggregate figures. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison means this local context remains distinct, but the 1-in-118 statistic offers a tangible measure of risk for Pembroke's residents.