Pembroke Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 in Pembroke presented a mixed crime picture, with some categories defying seasonal expectations. The overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents — 1.2% below the UK average — was driven by violence and sexual offences (22 cases, 32.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (12 cases, 17.9%). This contrasts with the sharp drop in shoplifting, which fell by 85.7% compared to June, likely due to the summer holidays reducing retail footfall. The seasonal context of July — peak tourism, festivals, and long evenings — may have influenced patterns, though the spike in bicycle theft (tripling to three cases) and other thefts (surging by 200%) suggests unanticipated vulnerabilities. Pembroke's coastal character, with its historic sites and summer events, could partly explain the 113% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson, linked to festival-related incidents or maintenance challenges in older buildings. Meanwhile, the 37.1% decline in violence and sexual offences may reflect the dispersal of transient populations during the summer, though this remains a small sample size. The area's relatively low rate of vehicle crime (23% below UK average) and drugs-related offences (64% below) aligns with its rural and tourist-oriented profile, where such crimes are less common. These patterns highlight the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing priorities in shaping crime outcomes.

July 2025 saw unexpected spikes in bicycle theft, with cases rising from zero to three — a 100% increase — and other thefts surging by 200% as six incidents were recorded. Burglary also doubled compared to June, though this remains below the UK average. These shifts contrast sharply with a dramatic 85.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 14 to 2 cases — a decline consistent with the summer holidays reducing foot traffic in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, fell by 37.1% compared to June. of all crimes. Criminal damage and arson in Pembroke were 113% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that may reflect local factors such as the town's historic buildings or summer festivals. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell by 75%, and vehicle crime dropped 23% below the UK average, suggesting targeted policing or seasonal patterns in rural transport use.

Pembroke's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 21.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 10.7 to 8.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 1.2% below the UK average, a small but notable shift. Locally, the monthly crime total of 67 translates to roughly two crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 118 residents, a rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the persistent need for vigilance. The population context reveals that Pembroke's 7,922 residents face a crime profile shaped by seasonal factors — with July's tourism peak and festivals likely influencing patterns. While the drop from June is significant, the fluctuation between months highlights the importance of viewing crime trends through a longer-term lens rather than isolated snapshots.