Saundersfoot Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Saundersfoot recorded 11 crimes across a population of 7,002 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000—80.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area within Pembrokeshire among the safest communities in the country, with violent crimes accounting for 54.6% of all incidents (6 cases) and property crimes making up 18.2% (3 cases). The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer and the beginning of the coastal tourism season, may partly explain the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences, which dominate the local crime picture, are 67% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of geographic isolation and the absence of major urban infrastructure that typically correlates with higher rates of violent crime. Other theft and public order offences, both 48-51% below UK averages, align with patterns seen in rural and semi-rural areas where community cohesion and smaller population densities can contribute to lower levels of these specific crime types. The relatively low volume of criminal damage and arson cases (1 incident) further reinforces the profile of a low-risk environment, though this category remains 84% below the UK average. These figures, when contextualised within the area's character as a coastal resort with limited commercial activity outside of seasonal tourism, illustrate a crime profile shaped by both environmental factors and demographic patterns typical of smaller, rural communities.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in other theft cases, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This spike may reflect heightened activity during the early summer tourism season, though no specific causal link can be confirmed. Meanwhile, public order offences also doubled, suggesting a potential shift in local dynamics as the area transitions into its peak tourist period. Violent crimes rose by 20% compared to May, with 6 incidents reported—67% below the UK average for this category. The most notable deviation from national trends is the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 50% from 2 to 1 incident. This reduction, while modest, contrasts with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating an 84% gap between local and national figures. Residents may find the 1-in-637 monthly exposure rate particularly relevant, as it provides a tangible measure of personal risk in this small community.

Saundersfoot's crime rate in June 2024 dropped to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 15.6% decrease from the previous month's 1.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in many rural and coastal areas during early summer, where increased daylight hours and seasonal tourism may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, reflecting the low overall volume of incidents. Over the course of June, 1 reported crime occurred for every 637 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime for individuals living in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,002, this monthly exposure rate highlights the minimal risk residents face compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises the data, showing that even with the 6 violent crimes reported, the likelihood of any individual experiencing such an incident remains statistically low. This contrast with national figures is particularly striking given the area's small size and the absence of major urban infrastructure typically associated with higher crime rates.