Tenby Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's August 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 19.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2, a figure that reflects the area's generally lower crime profile. The breakdown of crimes revealed a clear dominance of property-related incidents, with 21 cases (38.9% of total) compared to 17 violent crimes (31.5%). This property-crime-heavy pattern is consistent with Tenby's character as a coastal resort town, where seasonal tourism and the presence of second homes may contribute to property-focused offences. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common single category (17 cases), remained 22% below the UK average, possibly due to the area's relatively low population density and strong community policing efforts. However, criminal damage and arson, at 11 cases, surged 126% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge that may be linked to the transient nature of the summer population. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—likely influenced these trends, with increased foot traffic and empty homes exacerbating certain types of crime while mitigating others. This interplay between tourism and local crime dynamics underscores the need for targeted strategies that address both property vulnerabilities and the transient nature of holiday-related criminal activity.

August 2024 saw a 125% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 9 incidents, and an 83.3% jump in criminal damage and arson, which climbed from 6 to 11. These spikes contrast with a 50% drop in other theft cases, falling from 4 to 2. The balance of crime types also shifted significantly: property crimes (21) outpaced violent crimes (17), a pattern that may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, at 17 cases, remained 22% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged 126% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a localised issue. Residents might find the 50% reduction in other theft cases particularly notable, as it suggests potential improvements in local security measures or changes in criminal behaviour during the summer months.

Tenby's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.9% decrease from July's 7.1 per 1,000. This decline positions the area 19.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the region. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported across Tenby's 31 days in August, reflecting a low but steady presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 151 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population of 8,168. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average (which would require a separate calculation to determine), it underscores the relatively safer environment in Tenby compared to the national picture. The decrease in crime may be linked to seasonal patterns, with August often seeing a shift in activity as holidays conclude and tourism-related pressures ease.