Pembroke Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 saw Pembroke's overall crime rate reach 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.1% above the UK average of 7.8. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28 cases, 36.8% of total), criminal damage and arson (16 cases, 21.1%), and public order violations (8 cases, 10.5%). This pattern reflects a seasonal shift as the area transitions into spring, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for public order incidents and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences. from February's 32 cases, remain significantly above the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—up 433% to 16 cases—suggests possible links to the area's rural character and seasonal maintenance activity. Public order offences surged 700% to 8 cases, possibly tied to increased foot traffic as the region emerges from winter. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.5%, a decrease that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes in community behaviour. These figures highlight a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with Pembroke's crime profile shaped by its coastal location and small-town dynamics.

March 2025 marked notable decreases in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, with the former falling 37.5% to 5 cases and the latter dropping 12.5% to 7 cases. This decline in anti-social behaviour—now 52% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000—suggests potential success in community engagement efforts or seasonal adjustments in social activity. However, the month also saw alarming increases in public order offences, which surged 700% to 8 cases, and criminal damage and arson, which rose 433% to 16 cases. These spikes, particularly in criminal damage and arson (2.0 per 1,000, 251% above the UK average of 0.6), raise questions about the role of environmental factors or unseasonal weather events in the area. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained elevated at 28 cases (3.5 per 1,000), 28% above the UK average. The contrast between these declines and increases underscores the unpredictable nature of local crime patterns, with no single factor explaining the full picture. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the surge in public order incidents, which may require targeted policing strategies in high-traffic areas.

Pembroke's crime rate in March 2025 (9.6 per 1,000) represents a 26.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a concerning upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, suggests Pembroke's crime environment is more intense than typical for its size. The population context is critical here: with 7,922 residents, even a modest increase in crime can have a disproportionate impact on local communities. This rise contrasts with the UK average, where the overall crime rate remains lower, though specific categories like criminal damage and arson show Pembroke's rates are far above national norms. The comparison underscores the need for localized strategies to address the unique factors contributing to Pembroke's crime profile, which may include its coastal location and seasonal fluctuations in activity.