Pembroke Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Pembroke’s crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 71% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents, the area records an 11.4% increase above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the disproportionate impact of violent crime in the built-up area of Pembrokeshire. The data reveals a clear seasonal pattern: as December brings shorter days, heightened social activity around Christmas, and increased alcohol consumption in public spaces, violent incidents surge. While property crimes remain low at 9 total (14.5% of all crimes), the dominance of violent crime suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal pressures. The breakdown shows 44 violent crimes, including 44 cases of violence and sexual offences, which are 118% above the UK average for this category. This figure is particularly striking given the area’s relatively small population of 7,922 residents, where each crime has a more pronounced local impact. Public order offences also spike to 6 incidents (9.7% of total crimes), more than double the UK average. These trends may reflect the challenges of managing community tensions during the festive season, when transient visitors and local residents interact in crowded spaces. The low incidence of anti-social behaviour (2 cases, 3.2% of total crimes) and other theft (1 case, 1.6%) contrasts sharply with the violent crime surge, indicating a divergence in criminal activity patterns that deserves closer attention to local policing strategies.

December 2025 marks a 57.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 28 to 44 incidents—a sharp upward trend that exceeds the UK average by 118%. This surge coincides with a 200% rise in public order offences, which jumped from 2 to 6 cases, potentially linked to heightened social gatherings during the holiday season. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 77.8% (from 9 to 2 cases), a drop that may reflect increased community engagement or targeted policing efforts. Other notable declines include a 66.7% reduction in other theft (from 3 to 1 case) and a 70.6% decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 17 to 5 cases). These declines suggest that some crime prevention measures may be effective, though the violent crime surge remains a pressing concern. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 11.4% gap between Pembroke’s crime rate (7.8 per 1,000) and the UK average (7.0 per 1,000), which underscores the need for tailored interventions in this area. The stark contrast between the sharp rise in violent crime and the drop in anti-social behaviour also raises questions about what factors may be driving these divergent trends, such as changes in reporting practices or shifts in community dynamics during the festive period.

Pembroke’s crime rate in December 2025 (7.8 per 1,000 residents) represents an 18.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.6 per 1,000, indicating a short-term downward trend despite the surge in violent crime. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem high to residents given the small population of 7,922. However, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 128 residents—a statistic that, while concerning, is tempered by the fact that some crime categories (such as anti-social behaviour and theft) are significantly below the UK average. The comparison to the UK highlights both strengths and vulnerabilities in Pembroke’s crime profile: while violent crime and public order offences exceed national averages by 118% and 82% respectively, categories like burglary and drugs-related crime are 64% and 63% below the UK average. This mixed picture suggests that local factors—such as the area’s built-up nature, seasonal pressures, and community characteristics—play a critical role in shaping crime patterns. The 18.4% month-on-month decline in overall crime rate may be attributed to improved policing during the festive period or a natural fluctuation in criminal activity, but the persistent gap in violent crime rates indicates a need for sustained focus on this area.