Tenby Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby’s July 2024 crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes. At 7.1 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate remained 15.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects the town’s coastal character and relatively low population density. The dominance of violent crime—20 incidents—over property-related offences (21 total) suggests a unique dynamic compared to other UK regions, where property crime often leads. This contrast may be explained by Tenby’s seasonal rhythm, as July is a peak month for tourism, which can heighten interactions in public spaces and contribute to incidents of violence. However, the town’s lower crime rate compared to the UK average is also likely tied to its smaller size and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives, though specific programmes are not detailed in the data. The breakdown also reveals notable disparities: while drug-related crimes were 173% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour incidents were 66% below, a divergence that may reflect the effectiveness of local strategies targeting nuisance crimes. These patterns align with the broader seasonal context of July, a time when schools are out, festivals are in full swing, and the town’s retail and hospitality sectors operate at full capacity, influencing crime trends in both positive and negative ways.

July 2024 saw a stark surge in drug-related crimes, increasing by 400% compared to June, with cases rising from 1 to 5. This jump, while not uncommon during peak summer months, highlights a shift in local crime patterns that may partly reflect seasonal changes in social activity. Violence and sexual offences, however, declined by 13% (23 to 20 cases), a trend that contrasts with the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 for this category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose 100%, and public order offences increased by the same margin, both outpacing their UK counterparts. These shifts underscore the complexity of Tenby’s crime profile, where tourism-driven events may contribute to spikes in property-related offences. For residents, the 173% disparity between Tenby’s drug crime rate and the UK average offers a specific insight into local challenges that differ from national trends.

Tenby’s crime rate in July 2024 rose 26.1% from the previous month, climbing to 7.1 per 1,000 residents from 5.6 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, still positions the area 15.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low density compared to larger urban centres. On a monthly basis, one crime was reported for every 141 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against Tenby’s population of 8,168. This rate, while higher than June’s, remains lower than the UK average when considering the area’s coastal character and seasonal dynamics. The rise in drug-related crimes—jumping from 1 to 5 cases—suggests a potential shift in local patterns, though the overall crime profile remains distinct from national trends due to Tenby’s unique demographic and geographic factors.