Crime in Haverfordwest: statistics, rates and trends

2,423 crimes were recorded in Haverfordwest in the 12 months to July 2026, 193.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,012 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Haverfordwest has the 14th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Haverfordwest was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,603 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,656). Over the whole period it rose 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haverfordwest over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+37%) and possession of weapons (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-29%) and drugs (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Haverfordwest

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haverfordwest recorded 1,012 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (80.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Haverfordwest

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haverfordwest recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Haverfordwest

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haverfordwest recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Haverfordwest

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haverfordwest recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Haverfordwest

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haverfordwest recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Haverfordwest

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haverfordwest recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Haverfordwest

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haverfordwest recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Haverfordwest

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haverfordwest recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Haverfordwest

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haverfordwest recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Haverfordwest

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haverfordwest recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Haverfordwest

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haverfordwest recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Haverfordwest

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haverfordwest recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Haverfordwest

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haverfordwest recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Haverfordwest

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haverfordwest recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Haverfordwest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haverfordwest.

5 areas within Haverfordwest, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Haverfordwest: Castle had the highest rate (331.9 per 1,000) and Haverfordwest: Portfield the lowest (112.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Haverfordwest over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haverfordwest over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Haverfordwest has an estimated population of 12,504. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haverfordwest sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Haverfordwest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.