Tenby Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 90.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s exceptional safety profile, particularly when compared to other UK locations. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66.7% of all reported incidents — a category that remains 52% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson, and public order offences each contributed 16.7% of the total, yet both categories are 81% and 80% below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to this subdued crime profile. Coastal towns like Tenby often experience lower crime rates due to factors such as smaller populations, strong community engagement, and a focus on tourism that prioritises safety. The absence of property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle-related offences, further reinforces the idea that Tenby’s built-up area is not a typical high-risk environment. While the increase in anti-social behaviour suggests a minor uptick in disorder-related incidents, this remains an isolated trend within an otherwise low-crime context. The area’s crime picture is characterised by a combination of geographic factors, seasonal rhythms, and local social dynamics that collectively suppress crime rates to levels far below national benchmarks.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 33.3% compared to January, driven from 3 to 4 incidents. This category remains 52% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap between local and national trends. Criminal damage and arson, and public order offences both doubled from zero to one incident each, though these figures still sit 81% and 80% below their respective UK averages. The dominance of anti-social behaviour in the crime mix contrasts with the near-absence of property crimes, which were 90.1% below the UK average. For residents, this suggests that while occasional incidents of disorder occur, the area’s overall safety profile remains markedly strong. The absence of property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle-related offences, underscores a broader trend of low-risk environments in Tenby’s built-up area.

Tenby's crime rate in February 2024 dropped by 45.9% compared to January 2024, falling from 1.4 to 0.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in tourism. Daily crime figures show an average of 0 crimes per day over 29 days, reflecting a rare period of near-zero incidents in the area. Monthly exposure calculations indicate that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,361 residents — a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within Tenby’s population of 8,168. When scaled to the area’s size, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is exceptionally low compared to other UK locations. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Tenby’s crime profile remains significantly distinct from national averages, with its built-up area benefiting from factors such as a strong community presence and limited high-risk environments.