Saundersfoot Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Saundersfoot in January 2024 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 75% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime constitutes 65% of total incidents, though Saundersfoot's rate is 65% below the national figure. The overall crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 85.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. While the majority of crimes are violent, the absolute numbers remain minimal given the population of 7,002. Seasonal factors likely influence this pattern, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to a shift in crime types. The low levels of anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents (each at 0.1 per 1,000) further illustrate the area's relatively safe environment. These figures align with the character of a coastal built-up area, where tourism and seasonal tourism patterns may shape crime dynamics differently than in urban centres. The balance between property and violent crime in January appears skewed towards violence, a trend that may warrant closer attention in the context of local social dynamics.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, despite the overall low crime rate, highlights a stark shift in the crime mix towards violent offences. Anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents also doubled from zero to one each. Violent crime rates in Saundersfoot are 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with the local spike. The 14.0% monthly increase in overall crime rate, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday dynamics. Residents should note that while violent crime has risen sharply, the total number of incidents remains exceptionally low for the area.

Saundersfoot's January 2024 crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.0% increase from the previous month's 1.0 per 1,000. This slight upward trend contrasts with the overall low crime profile typical of the area. On a daily basis, the local figure shows an average of 0 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,002, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 875 residents. This statistic, while seemingly low, underscores the relative safety of Saundersfoot compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can be amplified when viewed against a smaller resident base. This context is critical for residents assessing risk in a community where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent.