Haverfordwest vs Penally — 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

Penally

SA70 · Pembrokeshire

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Penally has less crime — 8 vs 208 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Haverfordwest recorded substantially more crime than Penally in April 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 8, a 26.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverfordwest sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28) and Anti-social behaviour (27), while Penally has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). Haverfordwest sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penally is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverfordwest or Penally safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penally recorded fewer crimes than Haverfordwest — 8 vs 208 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Penally is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haverfordwest saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Penally had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Penally recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 208).

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