Tenby Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 saw Tenby's crime rate remain 3.8% below the UK average at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels in this coastal town. The data illustrates a balanced mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (22 cases, 36.1% of total) and shoplifting (10 cases, 16.4%) dominating the monthly tally. This aligns with Tenby's character as a tourist destination, where retail activity and transient populations may contribute to shoplifting trends. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and clocks changing, may partly explain the slight uptick in public order offences (6 cases) and anti-social behaviour (8 cases). While property crimes (21 cases) accounted for a third of all incidents, the town's lower burglary rate (1 case) compared to the UK average suggests effective local security measures in residential areas. Violent crime rates (2.7 per 1,000) were 1% below the UK average, reflecting the town's relatively low population density and community-focused policing initiatives. These figures illustrate a place where crime remains manageable, though the sharp rise in drug-related offences will require closer monitoring.

March 2025 marked a significant surge in drug-related crimes, with incidents rising 300% from 1 to 4 cases compared to February. This increase, while still low in absolute terms, may reflect changing patterns of illicit activity during the spring transition. Shoplifting also saw a 150% increase, jumping from 4 to 10 cases, potentially linked to the start of the tourist season and extended shopping hours in Tenby's high streets. Violent crime rose sharply by 144.4% (from 9 to 22 cases).7 per 1,000 remains 1% below the UK average for this category. Shoplifting in Tenby is 76% above the UK average (1.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the town's below-average burglary rate (64% below UK average). The breakdown also shows criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) both exceeding UK averages by 23% and 27% respectively, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. These trends highlight the combination of seasonal factors, local demographics, and policing priorities in maintaining community safety.

Tenby's crime rate in March 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) represents an 117.8% increase compared to February's rate of 3.4 per 1,000.8% below the UK average. This sharp month-on-month rise, while significant, must be contextualised within the town's unique characteristics. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in March, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,168 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many larger urban areas. The previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000 was already below the UK average, suggesting that the March increase was not an isolated anomaly but part of a broader seasonal pattern. This contrast with the UK average is particularly striking in categories like shoplifting, where Tenby's rate is 76% higher than the national average. However, the town's below-average burglary rate (64% below UK average) indicates that certain security measures may be more effective here. These figures underscore the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local conditions, balancing vigilance against rising trends with recognition of areas where Tenby's approach is already successful.