Saundersfoot Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Saundersfoot’s crime profile in December 2023 was defined by a starkly low overall rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents—86.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects the area’s status as a small, built-up community within Pembrokeshire, where crime trends are shaped by seasonal rhythms and local characteristics. The most common crimes were public order offences (2 incidents) and burglary (2 incidents), each contributing 28.6% of the total. These categories align with the area’s geography and lifestyle: public order issues may be influenced by the town’s proximity to tourist attractions and the increased foot traffic during the Christmas shopping season. Burglary, though low in absolute numbers, likely reflects the presence of homes and businesses in a compact built-up area, where opportunities for opportunistic theft may arise during periods of reduced visibility and holiday-related absences. The dominance of property-related crimes over violent offences—only one incident of violence and sexual offences was reported—suggests a crime profile more typical of a rural or semi-rural settlement than a densely populated urban centre. Seasonal factors in December, including dark evenings, holiday-related travel, and the closure of some businesses, may have contributed to the specific mix of offences observed. The UK-wide context further emphasizes Saundersfoot’s relative safety, though the low crime rate must be interpreted alongside the area’s small population and the limitations of reporting in a sparsely populated region. This data illustrates how local conditions, combined with national trends, shape the crime picture in a specific place.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with public order offences, burglary, and 'other crime' each doubling from zero to two and one incidents, respectively. This shift highlights a notable uptick in non-violent, low-level incidents compared to previous months. Public order offences, now accounting for 28.6% of all reported crimes, remain 38% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% from two to one incident, though this category still sits 82% below the UK average. The dominance of property-related crimes—burglary and public order issues—over violent crimes (only one reported) suggests a distinct crime profile for Saundersfoot. For residents, the doubling of 'other crime' reports from zero to one incident may warrant closer attention. These trends contrast with the UK’s broader patterns, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share of reported incidents.

Saundersfoot's crime rate in December 2023 rose by 40.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 0.7 to 1.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,000 residents—a monthly exposure figure that underscores the area’s low overall crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day, a statistic that aligns with the sparse nature of reported incidents. When scaled to the population of 7,002, the monthly rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month. This context is critical for understanding the area’s safety narrative: while the absolute number of crimes remains minimal, the seasonal factors of December—such as reduced daylight and holiday-related activities—may have temporarily influenced reporting patterns. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Saundersfoot’s relative security, though the month-on-month rise indicates the need for ongoing vigilance in monitoring trends.