Saundersfoot Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Saundersfoot’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 79.1% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low level of criminal activity, which is consistent with the characteristics of a small, built-up area in a rural coastal region. The most significant category by volume was drugs-related crime, which accounted for 30% of all reported incidents—three cases in total. This rate is 60% above the UK average for the same category, highlighting a notable divergence in local patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though fewer in number (2 cases, 20% of total), were 87% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s relative safety in this domain. The overall crime profile remains heavily skewed towards property-related offences, with property crimes making up 30% of the total (3 cases) and violent crimes 20% (2 cases). Seasonal context suggests that February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the subdued overall crime rate, though the increase in drugs-related crime appears to be an exception to this trend. This could be linked to temporary factors such as increased tourism or localised social dynamics, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections. The data illustrates a picture of an area where crime is rare but not entirely absent, with specific categories requiring closer attention due to their deviation from national averages.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in both burglary and drugs-related crimes, rising from 0 to 2 and 0 to 3 incidents respectively. This contrasts sharply with a 60% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 5 to 2 cases. The drugs category, now accounting for 30% of all crimes, is 60% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, indicating a localised spike in this category. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—accounting for 20% of crimes—remain 87% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate insight is the absence of daily crime, with 0 crimes reported per day on average. This suggests that while specific categories like drugs have seen increases, the overall environment remains exceptionally safe. The drop in violent crimes may be influenced by the winter lull in outdoor activity.

Saundersfoot's crime rate remained stable at 1.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, matching the same figure recorded in January. This consistency suggests no significant monthly fluctuations in criminal activity, which may align with the area’s seasonal rhythm during winter. On a daily basis, the total of 10 crimes reported over 28 days translates to approximately 0 crimes per day—a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 700 residents highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 7,002, the low volume of crimes means most residents are unlikely to encounter criminal activity during their daily lives. This aligns with broader patterns observed in similarly small, rural communities where crime is often sporadic and not concentrated in specific areas. The stability in crime rates also suggests that local policing efforts and community engagement initiatives may be maintaining the current low-level equilibrium.