Saundersfoot Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Saundersfoot’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 91.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s unique character as a small, rural coastal town within Pembrokeshire, where low population density and community-focused policing likely contribute to its exceptionally low crime profile. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 60% of all incidents, followed by other theft (20%) and violence and sexual offences (20%). The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced these patterns, though the absence of property crimes suggests that local efforts to deter theft are effective. Anti-social behaviour, while up by 100% compared to the previous month, remains significantly below the UK average for this category, reflecting the area’s strong social fabric and proactive community engagement. The low overall rate translates to a daily risk of zero crimes per resident, a figure that, while technically zero, provides a sense of security for those living or visiting Saundersfoot. This data aligns with the broader trend of rural areas in Wales experiencing lower crime rates than urban counterparts, a phenomenon often attributed to smaller communities, fewer public spaces, and stronger local ties.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, and a 100% rise in other theft, both of which were previously unreported. These shifts highlight a growing emphasis on non-violent, community-level disruptions rather than more serious offences. Anti-social behaviour in Saundersfoot remains 70% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect the area’s strong community cohesion and local enforcement. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by two-thirds compared to the previous month, a decline that could be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced alcohol consumption in public spaces. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the continued absence of property crimes, with only one incident recorded—well below the UK average for this category.

Saundersfoot's crime rate in May 2023 fell to 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a 29% drop from the previous month’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,400 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this small, closely knit community. Daily crime context reveals an average of 0 crimes per day in May, a statistic that, while technically zero, reflects the area’s effective community policing and low population density. With a population of 7,002, the monthly exposure of 1 in 1,400 residents provides a tangible measure of risk that is far below the UK average. This suggests that, for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low, even during periods of increased social activity like May’s bank holidays and longer evenings.