Tenby Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a pivotal shift in Tenby's crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 400% to become the second-most common crime category. This dramatic increase, while significant, remained 5% below the UK average for the category, underscoring the area's generally lower crime rates. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents placed Tenby 38.3% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the town's character as a coastal resort with strong community policing and tourism-driven economic activity. Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) accounted for 41.5% of total crimes, but this rate was 27% below the UK average, likely due to the town's low nightlife density and seasonal visitor patterns. The month-on-month shift in crime types—particularly the 66.7% decline in public order offences—aligns with the start of summer, when tourism begins to draw visitors to the area's beaches and historic sites. This seasonal rhythm typically correlates with reduced alcohol-fuelled incidents, though the rise in drug-related crimes (3 incidents, 48% above UK average) suggests emerging challenges that may be linked to increased informal drug use among transient populations. The crime mix also revealed a notable anomaly: burglary rates were 43% above the UK average, possibly due to the town's historic architecture and the influx of temporary residents during peak season. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions, such as enhanced security measures in high-value properties and community engagement with transient populations. As the summer progresses, local authorities may need to balance the benefits of tourism with the risks of increased crime in specific categories, ensuring that Tenby maintains its reputation as a safe destination.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, while significant, remains 5% below the UK average for the category. Concurrently, public order offences fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped 60% (from 5 to 2), likely reflecting the start of summer and increased tourist activity. The breakdown reveals an unusual trend: burglary and drugs-related crimes in Tenby were 43% and 48% above UK averages, respectively, despite the overall rate being well below the national figure. These anomalies suggest localized factors—such as increased informal drug use or vulnerabilities in property security—deserve closer attention. Residents may note that while violent crime (17 incidents) dominated the monthly tally (41.5% of total), this rate was 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a category often linked to nightlife density. This contrast highlights the combination of tourism-driven crime patterns and the area's broader safety profile.

Tenby's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.9% decrease from May's 5.5 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal towns, where tourism begins in earnest during summer. On a daily basis, 1.37 crimes were reported across the 30-day period, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 199 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting the area's relatively low crime profile. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Tenby remains significantly safer than the national average, with its crime rate 38.3% below the UK's 8.1 per 1,000. Local residents may find comfort in these figures, particularly as the summer season progresses and tourism-related activity increases, typically associated with lower crime rates in such areas. However, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in drug-related incidents—suggests emerging challenges that warrant monitoring.