Tenby Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 69.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This significant gap highlights the area’s comparatively low exposure to criminal activity, a pattern consistent with its status as a built-up area within Pembrokeshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and other theft, each contributing 15.8%. These figures align with the seasonal context of April, a month marked by Easter celebrations and increased outdoor activity, which may contribute to higher public order offences. The low overall rate suggests that Tenby’s coastal and tourist-oriented environment, while potentially attracting transient populations, does not necessarily correlate with higher crime rates. Instead, the area’s characteristics—such as its smaller population and stronger community cohesion—may play a role in mitigating criminal activity. However, the rise in public order offences, which doubled from zero to two cases, indicates that temporary factors, such as holiday-related disturbances, could temporarily elevate specific categories. This contrast between overall stability and category-specific fluctuations underscores the need to consider both local dynamics and broader seasonal influences when interpreting crime statistics.

April 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. Other theft also rose sharply, jumping from zero to three cases. Violence and sexual offences rose by 28.6%, reflecting a shift from seven to nine incidents. These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 50% (from four to two), and anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 40% (from five to three). The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between Tenby and the UK average: violence and sexual offences in the area were 58% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area's coastal character, where seasonal events like Easter could drive temporary spikes in public order offences. Residents might find the stability in violent crime rates reassuring, despite the upward trend in less severe categories.

Tenby's crime rate in April 2023 remained stable at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in March. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the low volume of incidents relative to the population of 8,168. When considering monthly exposure, the data shows that over the course of April, one crime occurred for roughly every 430 residents—a rate that underscores the area's relatively secure environment compared to national averages. While this figure is local-specific and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily statistics, it provides a clear snapshot of how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the increases in specific categories like public order offences, the overall impact on the community remains minimal, reinforcing Tenby’s position as a low-crime built-up area within Pembrokeshire.