Tenby Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's crime profile in August 2023 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property offences (19 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (14). This pattern, while not uncommon for a coastal resort town, highlights the interplay between tourism and local security challenges. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places Tenby 23.5% below the UK average, a statistic that underscores the area's relatively low crime exposure despite its seasonal influx of visitors. Violence and sexual offences. of total crimes, remained 36% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies in mitigating such incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, however, both exceeded UK averages—anti-social behaviour by 4% and criminal damage by 43%—pointing to localized issues that may require targeted interventions. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely contributed to the 150% increase in burglary cases, as unoccupied homes and increased foot traffic create opportunities for opportunistic crime. This dynamic, while temporary, illustrates the need for adaptive policing during high-traffic periods. The data also shows that shoplifting and other theft categories were significantly below UK averages, potentially reflecting the success of retail security measures or the lower volume of high-value goods in local stores. These findings collectively illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a combination of geographical factors, policing efforts, and seasonal management practices that keep its crime rate well below national benchmarks.

August 2023 saw a sharp 150% rise in burglary cases, climbing from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, occurring during peak holiday season, likely reflects the increased presence of unoccupied homes and the challenges of managing a transient population. Other theft also doubled, while shoplifting cases increased by 100%, both shifts indicating potential vulnerabilities in retail security during high-traffic periods. Violent crime, however, remained 36% below the UK average, with 14 incidents reported—equivalent to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This contrast with the UK's 2.6 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences suggests that Tenby's community dynamics or policing efforts may be mitigating such incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also exceeded UK averages by 4% and 43% respectively, pointing to localized issues that warrant targeted interventions.

Tenby's crime rate in August 2023 rose 27.3% compared to July's 4.9 per 1,000, reaching 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of a coastal resort town during peak tourist season. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that reflects both the area's transient population and the heightened activity associated with summer holidays. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while low compared to national averages, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in specific areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tenby's crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, with 23.5% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents than the national rate. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies in managing crime despite the influx of visitors. However, the rise in certain categories, such as burglary, suggests that seasonal factors may temporarily offset routine prevention efforts.