Saundersfoot Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Saundersfoot’s December 2025 crime profile, accounting for 36.4% of reported incidents. This category. from November, remains the most prevalent type of crime, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents—57% below the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 is 55.7% lower than the UK average of 7.0, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national benchmark. Seasonal factors may partly explain the patterns observed, with Christmas shopping and the onset of dark evenings likely influencing both violent and property crime trends. Criminal damage and arson, which rose sharply by 200% to 6 incidents, now represent 27.3% of total crimes. This surge, while significant, still places the category 73% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The area’s small population and coastal character may contribute to these dynamics, with isolated properties and seasonal events creating vulnerabilities. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour, though rare, show a marked contrast to the UK average, with the latter being 89% lower. These variations highlight the combination of local conditions and national trends, underscoring the need for tailored insights that reflect Saundersfoot’s unique context.

December 2025 saw a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, while significant, still places the category 73% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3%, dropping from 12 to 8—marking a 57% gap below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (9) now slightly outpacing violent crimes (8), a reversal of earlier trends. Anti-social behaviour, though rare, doubled from 0 to 1 incident, highlighting the volatility of certain categories. Residents may find the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it reflects a sharp departure from previous patterns. This category’s UK average is lower, suggesting that local conditions—such as seasonal events or property vulnerabilities—may be contributing to this spike.

Saundersfoot’s crime rate in December 2025 rose to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 46.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.1. While this marks a notable shift, the daily crime count remains low at approximately one incident per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 318 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. With a population of 7,002, the area’s small size means even modest increases in crime are more visible. This growth contrasts with the broader UK average, where the monthly exposure figure is not provided, but Saundersfoot’s overall rate remains 55.7% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, the area continues to experience significantly lower crime levels than the national benchmark. This suggests that while local factors may be influencing the current month’s figures, the broader trend of low crime persists in this coastal community.