Crime in Milford Haven: statistics, rates and trends
2,161 crimes were recorded in Milford Haven in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Milford Haven
- Questions about crime in Milford Haven
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (985), anti-social behaviour (297) and criminal damage and arson (212) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 83rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Milford Haven | Pembrokeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,161 | 11,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.1 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,208 | 125,761 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Milford Haven peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,434). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,161 | 142.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,283 | 150.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,434 | 94.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,216 | 145.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,724 | 179.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,313 | 152.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,239 | 147.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,033 | 133.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,998 | 131.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 186 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Milford Haven recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (56% below) and shoplifting (32% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 21 to 33 and anti-social behaviour rose from 223 to 297, while drugs fell from 76 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 985 | 64.8 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 19.5 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 212 | 13.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 209 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 98 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Burglary | 72 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Other crime | 69 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.2 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Milford Haven; the highest is Haverfordwest (200.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughor (42.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milford Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Dock | 1,302 | 133.1 | -6% |
| Pembroke | 885 | 112.7 | -21% |
| Haverfordwest | 2,501 | 200.0 | +41% |
| Carmarthen | 2,629 | 167.7 | +18% |
| Llanelli | 6,207 | 138.7 | -2% |
| Loughor | 241 | 42.8 | -70% |
| Gorseinon | 778 | 57.3 | -60% |
| Pontarddulais | 341 | 50.0 | -65% |
Of the 6 areas within Milford Haven, Milford: West had the highest crime rate (240.3 per 1,000) and Milford: Hubberston the lowest (110.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford: West | Neighbourhood | 2,226 | 535 | 240.3 |
| Milford: North | Neighbourhood | 3,075 | 433 | 140.8 |
| Milford: Central | Neighbourhood | 2,101 | 287 | 136.6 |
| Milford: East | Neighbourhood | 2,393 | 295 | 123.3 |
| Milford: Hakin | Neighbourhood | 2,418 | 281 | 116.2 |
| Milford: Hubberston | Neighbourhood | 2,995 | 330 | 110.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Milford Haven over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (159).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 159 |
| On or near Milford Haven | 117 |
| On or near Howarth Close | 108 |
| On or near Stryd Shearwater | 74 |
| On or near Plas Peregrine | 60 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 52 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 48 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 45 |
| On or near Croft Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Picton Road | 42 |
Of the 1,864 crimes in Milford Haven with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 297 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 923 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 326 | 17.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 248 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 126 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Milford Haven has an estimated population of 15,208 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Milford Haven average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Milford Haven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.5% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Milford Haven a safe place to live?
Milford Haven recorded 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 83rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Milford Haven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 985 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Milford Haven going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milford Haven was down 5% on the year before: 2,161 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,283 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Milford Haven?
About 15,208 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Milford Haven?
Milford Haven is policed by Dyfed-Powys.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.