Tenby Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and shoplifting (15.2%). These figures align with the coastal town's seasonal rhythms: September, marked by the return of students to local universities and the onset of shorter evenings, may have influenced patterns of public order and violent incidents. While the rate of violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) was 39% below the UK average, the town's low levels of property crime—particularly vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000)—suggest a combination of community vigilance and limited opportunities for such offences in a compact built-up area. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer tourism to quieter nights, may have contributed to the balance between violent and property crimes. Tenby's crime profile, while not immune to local fluctuations, continues to reflect the characteristics of a smaller, closely-knit coastal community where social cohesion appears to play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, the only category to rise month-on-month.1 per 1,000—a figure 78% below the UK average. This uptick, however, was dwarfed by the sharp declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 72.7%, drugs-related offences dropped 50%, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 44.4%. These reductions may reflect heightened community engagement during the early autumn period or the impact of local initiatives not explicitly named in the data. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: public order offences in Tenby were 64% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 49% lower. This divergence is consistent with the town's low population density and the absence of large-scale nightlife or retail hubs that typically drive such incidents. Shoplifting—a category often linked to high-street retail areas—was 12% below the UK average, suggesting that Tenby's smaller retail footprint and tourist-oriented economy may limit opportunities for such crimes. These patterns highlight the interplay between local geography and crime dynamics, with Tenby's unique characteristics contributing to its distinct crime profile.

The crime rate in Tenby for September 2024 (4.0 per 1,000) marked a 38.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a significant shift in local crime trends. Over the course of the month, Tenby recorded an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 248 residents. This relatively low frequency, when considered against the town's population of 8,168, illustrates the manageable scale of crime in this built-up area. The comparison to the UK average further emphasizes Tenby's safety: residents face a crime risk that is nearly half that of the national average, a disparity that becomes more pronounced when examining specific categories. For instance, the rate of public order offences in Tenby (0.2 per 1,000) was 64% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to the town's smaller population and limited exposure to environments where such incidents are more prevalent. This data provides a reassuring perspective for residents, indicating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Tenby remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. The interplay between population size, community dynamics, and local infrastructure likely contributes to this protective effect, though further analysis would be required to confirm these connections.