Crime in Milford Haven: statistics, rates and trends
2,160 crimes were recorded in Milford Haven in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Milford Haven at a glance
- Crime trends in Milford Haven
- Types of crime in Milford Haven
- Milford Haven compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Milford Haven
- Streets with the most crime in Milford Haven
- What happened after crimes were reported in Milford Haven
- Population and deprivation in Milford Haven
- Questions about crime in Milford Haven
- About this data
2,160 crimes were recorded in Milford Haven in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 984 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Milford Haven has the 84th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Milford Haven | Pembrokeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,160 | 11,292 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.0 | 89.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,208 | 125,761 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Milford Haven was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,671 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,415). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,160 | 142.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,272 | 149.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,415 | 93.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,309 | 151.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,671 | 175.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,365 | 155.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,154 | 141.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,087 | 137.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,951 | 128.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 221 |
| June 2026 | 166 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 208 |
| March 2026 | 205 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 149 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 181 |
| October 2025 | 195 |
| September 2025 | 177 |
| August 2025 | 185 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Milford Haven 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+56%) and possession of weapons (+45%). The largest falls were in drugs (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 984 | 64.7 | 1.89 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 309 | 20.3 | 1.32 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 13.6 | 2.01 | -16% |
| Public order | 205 | 13.5 | 2.03 | -9% |
| Other theft | 98 | 6.4 | 1.01 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 5.7 | 0.69 | +19% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -15% |
| Other crime | 66 | 4.3 | 2.06 | +38% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.8 | 0.86 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 2.1 | 2.17 | +45% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +67% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -91% |
Violence and sexual offences in Milford Haven
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Milford Haven recorded 984 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Milford Haven
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Milford Haven recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Milford Haven
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Milford Haven recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Milford Haven
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Milford Haven recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Milford Haven
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Milford Haven recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Milford Haven
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Milford Haven recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Milford Haven
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Milford Haven recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Milford Haven
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Milford Haven recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Milford Haven
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Milford Haven recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Milford Haven
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Milford Haven recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Milford Haven
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Milford Haven recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Milford Haven
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Milford Haven recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Milford Haven
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Milford Haven recorded 8 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Milford Haven
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Milford Haven recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 91% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Milford Haven, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Milford Haven.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milford Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Dock | 1,306 | 133.5 | -6% |
| Pembroke | 881 | 112.2 | -21% |
| Haverfordwest | 2,423 | 193.8 | +36% |
| Carmarthen | 2,588 | 165.1 | +16% |
| Llanelli | 6,189 | 138.3 | -3% |
| Loughor | 236 | 41.9 | -71% |
| Gorseinon | 781 | 57.5 | -59% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | -64% |
6 areas within Milford Haven, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Milford: West had the highest rate (242.1 per 1,000) and Milford: Hakin the lowest (111.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford: West | Neighbourhood | 2,226 | 539 | 242.1 |
| Milford: North | Neighbourhood | 3,075 | 432 | 140.5 |
| Milford: Central | Neighbourhood | 2,101 | 291 | 138.5 |
| Milford: East | Neighbourhood | 2,393 | 292 | 122.0 |
| Milford: Hubberston | Neighbourhood | 2,995 | 336 | 112.2 |
| Milford: Hakin | Neighbourhood | 2,418 | 270 | 111.7 |
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 Milford Haven over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 150 |
| On or near Milford Haven | 116 |
| On or near Howarth Close | 112 |
| On or near Stryd Shearwater | 73 |
| On or near Plas Peregrine | 56 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 52 |
| On or near Croft Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 50 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Milford Haven 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 898 | 41.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 316 | 14.6% |
| Not recorded | 309 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 275 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 118 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
Milford Haven has an estimated population of 15,208. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Milford Haven sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Milford Haven |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% |
| Social rented homes | 27.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.5% |
Is Milford Haven a safe place to live?
Milford Haven recorded 142.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Milford Haven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 984 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (309).
Is crime in Milford Haven going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milford Haven was down 5% on the year before: 2,160 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,272 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Milford Haven?
Milford Haven is policed by Dyfed-Powys. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Milford Haven. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.