Pembroke Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 10.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.5% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked a significant divergence from the national trend, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominating the local crime picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.3% of all reported crimes, far exceeding their UK average share of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.0% of total crimes, also well above the UK rate of 1.2 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September—coinciding with the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year—may partly explain the elevated levels of violent crime, as increased social interactions in the town centre and surrounding areas could contribute to heightened tensions. Criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with 8 incidents recorded, a figure 89% above the UK average. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a built-up urban centre within Pembrokeshire, where transient populations and seasonal influxes of visitors may intersect with local demographics in ways that amplify certain crime types. The data suggests that while property crimes remain relatively low compared to violent offences, the overall crime profile reflects a combination of local factors and national trends.

September 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with drugs-related offences rising by 100% from zero to six incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary and other crime, highlights a notable shift in the crime mix, with non-violent but socially disruptive offences growing in prominence. Violent crime, however, remained the dominant category, with 33 incidents recorded—63% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The decrease in vehicle crime by 50% (from two to one incident) and the 33.3% drop in other theft (from three to two incidents) offer contrasting signals, possibly reflecting seasonal changes such as reduced foot traffic during the early evening as the academic year begins. The drugs category's 208% above UK average (6 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000) is particularly striking, suggesting a localised issue that may be linked to the influx of students and associated nightlife activity. Residents might find the 71% increase in anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) particularly concerning, as this category often includes disturbances that directly impact quality of life in shared housing and public spaces.

Pembroke's crime rate in September 2025 rose 19.4% from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000 to 10.1 per 1,000, reflecting a marked upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while seemingly modest, translates to one reported crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 7,922, where even minor increases in crime can have a disproportionate impact on community perceptions of safety. When contextualised within the broader UK framework, Pembroke's rate highlights the challenges faced by smaller built-up areas in managing crime effectively. The 36.5% gap above the UK average suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts may require recalibration, particularly given the dominance of violent and anti-social crimes. For residents, the combination of a growing crime rate and a relatively high proportion of violent offences compared to the national picture presents a unique challenge, requiring targeted interventions that address both immediate safety concerns and long-term prevention.