Tenby Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.5% of reported crimes in Tenby during July 2023, making them the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. This aligns with the town’s status as a coastal resort, where summer festivals and high tourist numbers may contribute to incidents involving personal safety. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents is 41.0% below the UK average of 8.3, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity despite the seasonal influx of visitors. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 25.0%, likely linked to the vibrant summer events that draw crowds to Tenby’s historic streets and coastal promenades. Property crimes, including burglary and theft, comprised just 12.5% of the total, with rates for these categories significantly below UK averages. This contrast may be explained by the town’s compact built-up area, which limits opportunities for large-scale property crimes, and the presence of tourist-focused policing initiatives that have not been explicitly mentioned in the data. Seasonal factors such as extended daylight hours and the absence of school holidays during July may also have contributed to a focus on interpersonal crime over property-related offences.

July 2023 saw a sharp 133.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge may be linked to the town’s summer festival calendar, which often includes fireworks displays and open-air events that could inadvertently encourage vandalism. Burglary and theft from the person both doubled compared to June, with 2 incidents each, reflecting the increased foot traffic and transient population typical of peak tourist season. In contrast, other theft and other crime categories fell by 60.0% and 50.0% respectively, suggesting that efforts to secure high-traffic areas—such as the town’s main thoroughfares—may have temporarily reduced opportunistic crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, decreased by 21.4% from 14 to 11 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK average for this category, which is 50% below the national rate. These figures highlight a dynamic crime picture where seasonal events can both drive and suppress specific types of criminal activity, depending on the context.

The crime rate in Tenby dropped by 13.0% from 5.6 per 1,000 in June to 4.9 per 1,000 in July, marking a continued decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, Tenby experienced approximately 1 crime per day in July, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area’s small population of 8,168 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable UK towns. This statistic underscores the relative safety of Tenby, even during the summer months when tourism peaks. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while property crimes are uncommon, violent offences remain a notable concern, with their rates still falling below UK averages. These figures provide a clear benchmark for residents and local authorities to assess progress in maintaining public safety, particularly in balancing the demands of tourism with the need for crime prevention measures tailored to a coastal community.