Tenby Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 in Tenby saw a stark anomaly in its crime profile: a 400% surge in anti-social behaviour, alongside a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, contrasting with a 40% drop in violence and sexual offences. These shifts defy seasonal expectations for a coastal town typically marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents remains 49.3% below the UK average, a figure that underscores Tenby’s consistent safety record despite the volatility in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 9 incidents (32.1% of total crimes), were 53% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s low population density and limited nightlife. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights vulnerabilities in community engagement or enforcement during colder months. While the UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.5 per 1,000, Tenby’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 suggests local factors—such as transient populations or property management practices—may contribute to this divergence. The seasonality of February, with its reduced tourism and outdoor activity, likely amplifies tensions in smaller communities. Tenby’s crime picture, while generally safe, reveals pockets of unexpected volatility that warrant closer attention to local dynamics.

February 2025 marked a dramatic shift in Tenby’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising 200% (from 2 to 6). These increases contrast sharply with a 40% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 9. The latter’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents—53% below the UK average—suggests effective policing or community initiatives in mitigating violent crime. However, the 0.7 per 1,000 rate for criminal damage and arson, 46% above the UK average, raises questions about local enforcement or property vulnerabilities. Other notable trends include a 100% increase in shoplifting (from 2 to 4) and a 50% drop in other theft (from 2 to 1). For residents, the most immediate insight is the 400% rise in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate seasonal pressures on community services or transient populations. These fluctuations, while not directly linked to Tenby’s coastal character, highlight the need for targeted interventions during winter months.

Tenby’s February 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.4% decrease from the previous month’s 3.6, reflecting a continuing trend of low-level crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of minor incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 292 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to UK averages. With a population of 8,168, Tenby’s crime profile benefits from its small size and coastal isolation, factors that likely reduce opportunities for property crime. However, the 400% increase in anti-social behaviour and the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson suggest that local challenges—such as seasonal loneliness or transient housing—may temporarily disrupt this otherwise stable pattern. The UK average of 6.7 per 1,000 highlights Tenby’s relative safety, but the specific spikes in certain categories indicate that even low-crime areas can experience localized surges. For residents, the combination of a low overall rate and these targeted increases means that while the area is generally secure, vigilance in addressing community-specific issues remains crucial.