Crime in Pembroke Dock: statistics, rates and trends
1,302 crimes were recorded in Pembroke Dock in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pembroke Dock
- Questions about crime in Pembroke Dock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (633), anti-social behaviour (151) and criminal damage and arson (132) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 117th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Pembroke Dock | Pembrokeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,302 | 11,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.1 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,782 | 125,761 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pembroke Dock peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,543 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (943). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,302 | 133.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,324 | 135.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 943 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,446 | 147.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,543 | 157.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,400 | 143.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,539 | 157.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,403 | 143.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,384 | 141.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pembroke Dock recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (89% above the national rate) and public order (52% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 112 to 132 and shoplifting rose from 73 to 86, while drugs fell from 63 to 39 and burglary fell from 57 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 633 | 64.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 99 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pembroke Dock; the highest is Haverfordwest (200.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughor (42.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pembroke Dock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | 885 | 112.7 | -15% |
| Milford Haven | 2,161 | 142.1 | +7% |
| Haverfordwest | 2,501 | 200.0 | +50% |
| Carmarthen | 2,629 | 167.7 | +26% |
| Llanelli | 6,207 | 138.7 | +4% |
| Loughor | 241 | 42.8 | -68% |
| Gorseinon | 778 | 57.3 | -57% |
| Pontarddulais | 341 | 50.0 | -62% |
Of the 5 areas within Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock: Bush had the highest crime rate (203.0 per 1,000) and Pembroke Dock: Pennar the lowest (35.7), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Dock: Bush | Neighbourhood | 1,527 | 310 | 203.0 |
| Pembroke Dock: Central | Neighbourhood | 2,883 | 498 | 172.7 |
| Pembroke Dock: Market | Neighbourhood | 1,850 | 272 | 147.0 |
| Pembroke Dock: Bufferland | Neighbourhood | 1,727 | 158 | 91.5 |
| Pembroke Dock: Pennar | Neighbourhood | 1,795 | 64 | 35.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Pembroke Dock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Laws Street | 45 |
| On or near Tremeyrick Street | 45 |
| On or near Dimond Street | 44 |
| On or near A4139 | 40 |
| On or near Bethel Road | 37 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 35 |
| On or near Wavell Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Llanion Cottages | 29 |
Of the 1,151 crimes in Pembroke Dock with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 542 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 16.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Pembroke Dock has an estimated population of 9,782 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pembroke Dock average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pembroke Dock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.6% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Pembroke Dock a safe place to live?
Pembroke Dock recorded 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 117th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Pembroke Dock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 633 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Pembroke Dock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pembroke Dock was down 2% on the year before: 1,302 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,324 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pembroke Dock?
About 9,782 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pembroke Dock?
Pembroke Dock 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.