Tenby Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with property crimes outnumbering violent incidents by a narrow margin. The overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 12.3% above the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a pattern consistent with seasonal trends in coastal communities. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25.7% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour and public order offences emerged as significant local concerns. The latter, at 1.4 per 1,000, was 141% above the UK average, likely influenced by the area's summer tourism peak. This seasonal context may explain the increased reports of anti-social behaviour and public order issues, as transient populations and extended daylight hours create conditions conducive to such incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose sharply, possibly linked to the heightened presence of holidaymakers and the associated pressures on local infrastructure. The data suggests a combination of the area's tourist economy and its crime dynamics, with property-related crimes maintaining a slight edge over violent crimes despite the latter's relatively high proportion of total incidents. This balance may indicate a combination of factors, including the localised nature of property crime in a coastal town with a significant retail and hospitality sector, and the temporary spikes in violent crime linked to summer visitor patterns.

August 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in drug-related crimes, shoplifting, and criminal damage and arson, with each category doubling or more than doubling compared to July. Drug offences, in particular, surged from 2 to 6 incidents, representing a 200% increase, a shift that may reflect the area's summer tourism season and associated illicit activity. Shoplifting also doubled, rising from 2 to 6 cases, possibly linked to the increased foot traffic in Tenby's retail centres during the peak holiday period. Criminal damage and arson, which rose by 150% (from 4 to 10 incidents), may be connected to the heightened presence of transient populations and the challenges of managing public spaces during the summer months. In contrast, other theft cases fell by 66.7%, from 9 to 3, though this decrease does not appear to be mirrored in other theft categories. The breakdown shows a stark divergence from UK averages for several categories: public order offences were 141% above the national average, while anti-social behaviour was 10% above. Conversely, theft from the person was 29% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to manage petty theft in public spaces may be yielding some results. These figures highlight a crime mix that is heavily skewed towards public order and property-related incidents, with violent crime remaining slightly below the UK average but still constituting a significant portion of the total. For residents, the sharp rise in drug offences serves as a concrete indicator of a potential issue that may require targeted local responses.

Tenby's crime rate in August 2025 (9.1 per 1,000) represents a 64.4% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000, underscoring a marked upward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 110 residents. This ratio, when considered alongside the sharp increases in specific categories like drug offences and public order issues, suggests that the impact of these crimes may be felt more acutely in certain parts of the community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tenby's crime dynamics, while not extreme compared to larger urban centres, are nonetheless distinct from the national average. For instance, the 141% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) highlights a localised challenge that may be exacerbated by the area's seasonal rhythms and the transient nature of its summer population. Conversely, the 29% reduction in theft from the person compared to the UK average indicates a relative strength in managing certain types of crime. These comparative figures, when viewed in the context of Tenby's coastal character and tourism-driven economy, suggest that the area's crime profile is shaped by a unique combination of factors, including the interplay between seasonal visitor patterns and the local community's ability to manage associated risks.