Tenby Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's crime profile in July 2025 was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28.9% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, remained 47% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000—a stark contrast to the sharp increases seen in other categories. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000, 36% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflects a generally low-risk environment, though the seasonal context of July—a peak tourist month—introduces complexities. The town's coastal location and status as a tourist destination likely contribute to patterns in public order offences, which surged by 400% compared to June. This may be linked to increased foot traffic during festivals and events, which can strain local resources and amplify incidents of disorder. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, also rose dramatically, suggesting that the influx of visitors may be compounding existing challenges in community management. While property crimes such as other thefts (1.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) remained below UK averages, the latter's 69% deficit highlights the impact of reduced retail activity during the summer. The overall picture illustrates how Tenby's unique blend of tourism and residential life shapes its crime profile, with certain categories benefiting from the town's character while others face pressures from seasonal dynamics.

July 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences surging by 400% compared to June. This increase, from two to ten incidents for anti-social behaviour and one to five for public order, may reflect heightened activity during the summer tourist season. Conversely, shoplifting and drug-related crimes declined significantly, with shoplifting dropping 60% (from five to two incidents) and drugs falling 33.3% (from three to two). These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences on criminal activity, with tourism likely driving the rise in public order issues while reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have contributed to lower shoplifting. Violence and sexual offences remained 47% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with the sharp increases in other categories. The data illustrates how different crime types respond to environmental and demographic shifts, offering insights for targeted community engagement.

Tenby's crime rate in July 2025 rose 9.8% from June's 5.0 per 1,000 to 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that may appear low but aligns with the town's small population of 8,168. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, but the increase from June suggests ongoing vigilance is required. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is infrequent, the impact of each incident is felt more acutely in a closely knit community. The 1-in-182 ratio also underscores that most residents are unlikely to be directly affected, though localised spikes in specific categories may alter this perception.