Tenby Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby’s crime profile in May 2023 reveals a unique balance of offence types, shaped by its status as a coastal resort within Pembrokeshire. With a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—67.5% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a starkly lower level of criminal activity compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52.4% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.8%) and criminal damage (14.3%). This mix contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes and violent crimes typically dominate. Tenby’s data suggests a focus on low-level, community-based offences rather than more severe crimes, a pattern consistent with the characteristics of a tourist destination. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour. While the area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, the rise in anti-social behaviour compared to April highlights the need for continued vigilance. The dominance of non-violent, non-property crimes may reflect the transient nature of the population, with visitors and seasonal residents contributing to patterns that differ from more permanent, urban centres. This balance of crime types illustrates a community where local policing and community engagement likely play a significant role in mitigating more serious offences, while the challenges of managing public behaviour in a tourist area remain evident.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 266.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 11 incidents. This surge, while significant, still places Tenby’s rate for this category 5% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 44.4%, dropping from 9 to 5, a decline that positions the area 78% below the UK average for this category. The crime mix in Tenby reveals a stark contrast to national trends: property crimes (3) and violent crimes (5) combined account for only 38% of all reported incidents, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 52.4%. This imbalance suggests a focus on low-level, community-based offences rather than more serious crimes. For residents, the drop in violent crimes—despite the rise in anti-social behaviour—may indicate effective local interventions or seasonal factors, such as increased community policing during the longer evenings of May. The 100% increase in both 'other crime' and 'drugs' categories, though small in absolute terms, highlights emerging patterns that warrant closer attention.

Tenby’s crime rate in May 2023 rose 10.3% compared to April, from 2.3 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,168. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 389 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relative safety. This statistic, though abstract, offers context for residents: the likelihood of encountering a crime in Tenby is far lower than in most UK areas. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the 10.3% increase, the area’s crime profile remains markedly different from national trends, with anti-social behaviour and low-level offences dominating over more severe crimes. The local context—Tenby’s status as a coastal resort with seasonal fluctuations—likely plays a role in these patterns, as does the community’s engagement with local policing and tourism management.