Saundersfoot Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Saundersfoot’s crime profile in December 2024, accounting for 53.3% of all reported incidents. With a total of 15 crimes recorded at a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 70.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends reflects the unique characteristics of Saundersfoot, a small built-up area within Pembrokeshire’s coastal landscape. The low crime rate is likely influenced by the community’s compact size, limited commercial activity, and seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings. While property crimes (shoplifting, burglary, and theft from the person) collectively make up 26.7% of incidents, they all remain significantly below UK averages—shoplifting is 82% below, burglary 68% below, and theft from the person 50% below. The dominance of violent crime in December aligns with seasonal patterns: increased social gatherings, higher alcohol consumption, and reduced visibility due to shorter daylight hours may create conditions conducive to interpersonal disputes. These factors, combined with the area’s sparse population and rural setting, likely contribute to the low overall crime rate despite the surge in violent offences. The data also highlights the importance of contextualising crime statistics within local geography; while the UK average includes densely populated urban centres with higher crime rates, Saundersfoot’s isolated coastal position and small community size naturally dampen both property and violent crime levels. This month’s statistics reinforce the need for targeted local awareness campaigns during festive periods, even as the area’s crime profile remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 166.7% in December, rising from three to eight incidents. This category, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, is 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Shoplifting and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident each, though both remain significantly below UK rates (82% and 50% below, respectively). The crime mix in December shifted sharply towards violent crime, which now constitutes 53.3% of total incidents, compared to property crime’s 26.7%. This reflects a seasonal pattern consistent with December’s dark evenings and festive gatherings, which may increase opportunities for interpersonal conflicts. For residents, the 148.8% monthly increase in crime rate underscores the need for heightened awareness during peak holiday periods, even as overall rates remain far below national averages.

Saundersfoot's crime rate in December 2024 rose by 148.8% compared to the previous month, climbing from 0.9 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the daily crime count remains effectively zero, with 15 crimes reported across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 467 residents—a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this small built-up area. With a population of 7,002, the monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in a community where most residents go weeks without encountering any reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, which sees 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The local context—characterised by a compact population, limited commercial density, and seasonal factors—likely contributes to the sustained low levels of property crime and the relatively modest increase in violent offences compared to national trends.