Pembroke Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Pembroke's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a pronounced dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 63.8% of all incidents—88% above the UK average. This stark imbalance between property and violent crime highlights the area's unique challenges, with violent crime rates significantly outpacing national trends. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places Pembroke 7.4% above the UK average, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for focused attention on reducing violent incidents. Seasonal context plays a role, as January typically sees a post-holiday lull in public order crimes and reduced retail footfall, which may explain the 83.3% drop in public order offences compared to December. However, the surge in shoplifting—doubling from 1 to 2 incidents—suggests targeted activity in retail zones, possibly linked to the area's built-up character and proximity to tourist routes. Property crimes, in contrast, remain lower than the UK average, with categories like burglary and theft from the person recorded at 64% and 17% below national rates, respectively. This contrast may reflect the area's relatively low population density and limited commercial activity outside of key hubs. The dominance of violent crime, however, indicates localized pressures that could be influenced by factors such as seasonal transitions, community dynamics, or unmet needs in the area. These findings call for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, balancing efforts to address violent crime while maintaining the positive trends in property-related offences.

The month-on-month shift in crime types reveals a stark contrast: violent crimes fell by 15.9% (from 44 to 37), while shoplifting surged by 100% (1 to 2). This divergence underscores a shift in criminal activity, with property crimes remaining below the UK average for categories like theft from the person (17% below) and burglary (64% below). However, violent crimes—particularly violence and sexual offences—remained 88% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local dynamics such as seasonal transitions or community-specific factors. The 100% increase in possession of weapons (0 to 2) and other crimes (0 to 1) adds another layer of concern, suggesting potential underreporting or emerging patterns. For residents, the 63.8% share of violent crimes in the total tally offers a critical insight into the area’s immediate safety landscape, while the sharp decline in public order offences—down 83.3% from 6 to 1—may indicate a temporary reduction in alcohol-related incidents or changes in community engagement during the post-holiday period. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the persistent gap in violent crime rates compared to the UK average.

Pembroke's crime rate in January 2026 fell by 6.5% compared to December 2025, from 7.8 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical January patterns in built-up areas of Pembrokeshire, where shorter daylight hours and post-holiday lulls may temper outdoor activity and reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure consistent with the local population density of 7,922 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, though slightly above the UK average, remains relatively low for a coastal built-up area. This context underscores that while the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the frequency of incidents is not extreme, particularly when considering the area’s geographic and demographic profile. The population context further clarifies these figures: with 7,922 residents, the rate translates to a manageable level of risk for most households, though the dominance of violent crime suggests localized pressures that warrant attention. The decline in public order offences, for instance, may reflect reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-holiday period, while the increase in shoplifting could indicate targeted activity in specific locations.