Tenby Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 34.1% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, with the start of summer and the influx of tourists likely influencing crime patterns. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 30.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 cases, 26.1%) and other theft (5 cases, 10.9%). These categories, particularly violence and sexual offences, were lower than the UK average—42% and 1% below, respectively—suggesting that Tenby’s coastal, tourist-oriented environment may contribute to a different crime profile. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of the tourist season—may have amplified certain types of crime, such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which often rise in areas with transient populations. However, property crime remained subdued, with other theft and public order offences both below UK averages. This contrast highlights the area’s unique characteristics: while tourism can drive crime in some contexts, Tenby’s relatively low overall rate and specific patterns indicate effective policing or community factors that mitigate risks. The data also shows that drug-related crimes, though still low, saw a 200% increase from May, a spike that may warrant closer attention. As summer progresses, the interplay between local activity and crime trends will likely remain a focal point for residents and authorities.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 180% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 14 cases—a month-on-month swing that dominated the crime picture. This surge, coupled with a 200% jump in drug-related crimes (from one to three incidents), suggests a significant shift in local dynamics. While anti-social behaviour remained steady at 12 cases, its rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was just 1% above the UK average, a marginal deviation. Conversely, other theft and public order offences fell below UK averages by 8% and 25%, respectively, indicating that property crime remains less prevalent in Tenby. The 34.1% gap between Tenby’s overall rate (5.6) and the UK average (8.5) underscores the area’s relative safety, though the violence spike raises questions about seasonal factors. Residents may find the 1.7 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences—42% below the UK average—particularly notable, as it suggests targeted policing or community factors may be at play.

Tenby's crime rate in June 2023 rose sharply from 2.6 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, an 119.1% increase over the previous month. This jump, though significant, remains 34.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day over the 30-day period, or one crime for every 178 residents across the month. The surge in violent and sexual offences—up 180% from May—contrasts with property crimes, which saw no major shifts. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.9 per 1,000, Tenby’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 places it 42% below the national benchmark. This divergence may reflect the area’s seasonal rhythm: as summer begins, tourism and associated activity could drive higher reports of violent incidents, even as property crime remains subdued. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the increase, Tenby remains safer than the UK average, with a crime profile shaped by its coastal, tourist-oriented character.