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EXCLUSIVE: Interactive map plots all reported crimes in Pembrokeshire

Published

8 years ago

June 20, 2018

USING crime statistics provided by the national police database, The Pembrokeshire Herald has created an exclusive interactive map which plots all recorded crimes in Pembrokeshire.

Our interactive map shows where and when a crime was committed, the type of crime which was reported, and the last known outcome of the investigation.

The data for the map is from July 2017 to April 2018.

The map shows approximately 10,000 recorded crimes in the county.

The largest towns in the county – including Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke and Pembroke Dock, and Tenby – are where the most crimes have been reported.

Using the freely available data provided by Dyfed-Powys Police, our technical team were able to generate the interactive map by taking the longitude and latitude coordinates of the reported crimes, and then linked each one to the date the crime was reported, the category of the crime, and the last known outcome of the investigation.

Each month is a different colour marker on the map, allowing you to see if certain times of the year result in higher or lower crimes in your area.

The Herald’s IT Technician, Glenn Alcock, said: “There was a huge amount of data provided, so the first challenge was organising it to see what would be of most use to the general public.

“Obviously it was vital for the location of each crime to be recorded, so we used the longitude and latitude of each crime to ensure that the marker was placed on the exact location on the map. It would have been pointless if, say, all crimes reported in Haverfordwest were just marked on the centre of the town. Using our map, you can zoom in and see all criminal activity in and around your street.

“Once we realised we could place the markers on a precise location, it was then a matter of pairing the location data with the date the crime was recorded, and of course what the type of crime was. This was a long and arduous process – with lots of technical challenges along the way – but we got there, and then it was just a matter of adding the notes from the police about the progress of the investigation.”

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Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.