Saundersfoot Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Saundersfoot’s crime rate for February 2026 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 37.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s character as a small, built-up community within Pembrokeshire, where limited population density and a focus on residential living may contribute to lower overall crime. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.6% of all reported crimes, though this rate (2.1 per 1,000) remained 9% below the UK average for this category. The second most common crime was criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000), which was 52% higher than the UK average, suggesting a unique local factor such as seasonal maintenance issues or targeted vandalism. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also fell below UK averages, reinforcing the area’s general safety profile. February’s low outdoor activity, typical of winter months, may have influenced crime patterns, with indoor spaces driving violent incidents. However, the absence of major property crimes—such as burglary or vehicle theft—aligns with the area’s limited commercial activity and focus on residential life. This contrast between high violent crime and low property crime underscores the need for targeted community initiatives, particularly in addressing the anomaly of criminal damage and arson. The seasonal context of February, a pre-spring lull, may also explain the relatively stable overall rate despite the violent crime surge, as transient factors like temporary visitors or weather-related disruptions could have played a role.

February 2026 marked a sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 114.3% from 7 to 15 cases—a significant jump that outpaced other categories. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and other crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Criminal damage and arson occurred at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 52% above the UK average of 0.5, indicating a localised issue that may stem from seasonal factors or specific vulnerabilities in property management. While other theft and anti-social behaviour remained below UK averages, the violent crime surge contrasts with the area’s generally low overall rate, raising questions about temporary influences such as increased indoor gatherings during winter. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it highlights a new risk in an area previously marked by low property-related incidents.

Saundersfoot’s crime rate in February 2026 rose to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 100% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This shift reflects a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the area still maintains a crime rate 37.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that aligns with its small population of 7,002. When scaled to the monthly aggregate, this translates to one reported crime for every 250 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights how infrequent these incidents are in a tightly knit community, where local awareness and limited public spaces may contribute to lower crime visibility. However, the month-on-month surge suggests temporary factors—such as seasonal transitions or transient events—may have influenced this spike.