Haverfordwest vs Newport — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Haverfordwest

SA61 · Pembrokeshire

208

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Criminal damage & arson28
  • Anti-social behaviour27

Newport

SA42 · Pembrokeshire

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Newport has less crime — 6 vs 208 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Haverfordwest recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 6, a 34.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Haverfordwest records significantly more (82 vs 4 incidents). Haverfordwest sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverfordwest or Newport safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Haverfordwest — 6 vs 208 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Haverfordwest and Newport?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Haverfordwest recorded 82 incidents of this type vs 4 in Newport. Overall, Newport had fewer total crimes (6 vs 208).

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