Saundersfoot Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Saundersfoot’s November 2023 crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—90.7% below the UK average—reflects a pattern of sustained low-level criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage accounted for 80% of reported crimes, with the former surging by 100% compared to October. This spike may be consistent with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and darker evenings, which can heighten tensions in close-knit communities. The area’s crime profile contrasts with national trends, where violent crime and public order offences typically dominate. However, the absence of major incidents suggests that Saundersfoot’s small population and rural setting contribute to its security. While the drop in violence and sexual offences from three to one incident is notable, this category remains 96% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Black Friday shopping and the transition to winter may have influenced anti-social behaviour. Overall, the built-up area within Pembrokeshire continues to demonstrate a crime rate that is exceptionally low by national standards, with property crimes and anti-social behaviour forming the core of its crime picture.

The most striking change in November 2023 was a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one to two incidents. This surge may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage accounting for 80% of reported crimes, compared to 20% for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour in Saundersfoot remains 71% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, while criminal damage and arson are 49% below the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 66.7% from three to one incident, though this category remains 96% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents may find reassurance in the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national benchmarks, despite the notable rise in anti-social behaviour.

Saundersfoot's November 2023 crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 37.7% decline from the previous month’s 1.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of low crime. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.17 crimes per day over 30 days, translating to a local context where only one reported crime occurred for every 1,400 residents during the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the rarity of criminal activity in the area, which contrasts sharply with national trends. With a population of 7,002, the low crime rate suggests that the built-up area within Pembrokeshire maintains a secure environment, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and local events like Bonfire Night may influence short-term fluctuations. The drop in violence and sexual offences from three to one incident highlights a notable shift in the crime mix, though further analysis would be required to determine if this reflects broader patterns or isolated occurrences.