Crime in Pembroke Dock: statistics, rates and trends
1,306 crimes were recorded in Pembroke Dock in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pembroke Dock at a glance
- Crime trends in Pembroke Dock
- Types of crime in Pembroke Dock
- Pembroke Dock compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pembroke Dock
- Streets with the most crime in Pembroke Dock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pembroke Dock
- Population and deprivation in Pembroke Dock
- Questions about crime in Pembroke Dock
- About this data
1,306 crimes were recorded in Pembroke Dock in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 643 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pembroke Dock has the 110th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pembroke Dock | Pembrokeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,306 | 11,292 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.5 | 89.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,782 | 125,761 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pembroke Dock was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,576 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (894). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,306 | 133.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,340 | 137.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 894 | 91.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,576 | 161.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,426 | 145.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,472 | 150.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,481 | 151.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,412 | 144.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,440 | 147.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pembroke Dock 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and other theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 643 | 65.7 | 1.92 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 16.0 | 1.05 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 12.4 | 1.82 | +2% |
| Public order | 100 | 10.2 | 1.54 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 8.5 | 1.02 | +1% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -39% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.2 | 1.19 | -24% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.1 | 1.25 | -37% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.8 | 1.31 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.8 | 1.89 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -41% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pembroke Dock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pembroke Dock recorded 643 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pembroke Dock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pembroke Dock recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pembroke Dock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pembroke Dock recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pembroke Dock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pembroke Dock recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pembroke Dock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pembroke Dock recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pembroke Dock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pembroke Dock recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pembroke Dock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pembroke Dock recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pembroke Dock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pembroke Dock recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pembroke Dock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pembroke Dock recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pembroke Dock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pembroke Dock recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pembroke Dock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pembroke Dock recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pembroke Dock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pembroke Dock recorded 5 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pembroke Dock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pembroke Dock recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pembroke Dock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pembroke Dock recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pembroke Dock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pembroke Dock.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | 881 | 112.2 | -16% |
| Milford Haven | 2,160 | 142.0 | +6% |
| Haverfordwest | 2,423 | 193.8 | +45% |
| Carmarthen | 2,588 | 165.1 | +24% |
| Llanelli | 6,189 | 138.3 | +4% |
| Loughor | 236 | 41.9 | -69% |
| Gorseinon | 781 | 57.5 | -57% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | -61% |
5 areas within Pembroke Dock, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pembroke Dock: Bush had the highest rate (199.7 per 1,000) and Pembroke Dock: Pennar the lowest (40.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Dock: Bush | Neighbourhood | 1,527 | 305 | 199.7 |
| Pembroke Dock: Central | Neighbourhood | 2,883 | 502 | 174.1 |
| Pembroke Dock: Market | Neighbourhood | 1,850 | 268 | 144.9 |
| Pembroke Dock: Bufferland | Neighbourhood | 1,727 | 158 | 91.5 |
| Pembroke Dock: Pennar | Neighbourhood | 1,795 | 73 | 40.7 |
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 Pembroke Dock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Tremeyrick Street | 45 |
| On or near Dimond Street | 41 |
| On or near A4139 | 40 |
| On or near Laws Street | 38 |
| On or near Wavell Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 34 |
| On or near Bethel Road | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pembroke Dock 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 | 527 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Pembroke Dock has an estimated population of 9,782. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pembroke Dock sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.6% |
Is Pembroke Dock a safe place to live?
Pembroke Dock recorded 133.5 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 Pembroke Dock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 643 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Pembroke Dock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pembroke Dock was down 3% on the year before: 1,306 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,340 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pembroke Dock?
Pembroke Dock 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 Pembroke Dock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.