Tenby Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's crime profile in October 2025 continued to demonstrate its status as a low-crime area, with an overall rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents—58.4% below the UK average. The breakdown of crimes reveals a predominance of property-related incidents, with 13 property crimes accounting for 50% of the total, followed by 7 violent crimes. This distribution reflects the area's character as a coastal resort, where property crimes such as burglary and other theft are more common than violent offences. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contributed to the 75% decrease in shoplifting compared to the previous month, as retail activity waned and fewer tourists were present. However, the area's crime mix also shows notable deviations from national trends: while violence and sexual offences are significantly below the UK average, criminal damage and arson rates are 25% higher than the national figure. This contrast may be attributed to the town's historical buildings and the seasonal challenges of maintaining public spaces during autumn. The overall low crime rate, combined with the marked reduction in shoplifting, underscores the effectiveness of local measures in managing crime during the transition from summer to winter, though the slight increases in burglary and other theft suggest areas for further vigilance.

October saw a 75% drop in shoplifting, with incidents falling from four to one, a shift likely influenced by Halloween timing and reduced retail footfall. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 50%, from 14 to seven, aligning with the seasonal slowdown in late autumn. However, burglary and other theft categories rose sharply, with burglary doubling from zero to one and other theft increasing from two to four. These increases may reflect heightened home security awareness during the festive period. Tenby's violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 66% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) are 25% above national levels. This contrast highlights the area's unique balance between community safety and localized property crime challenges.

Tenby's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 23.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal towns in autumn, where reduced tourist activity may contribute to lower public order incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low baseline of criminal activity relative to the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 8,168, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 314 residents. This figure underscores the area's relatively safe environment compared to national trends, though the slight increase in burglary and theft from the person suggests localized vulnerabilities that warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, reinforcing Tenby's reputation as a low-crime coastal community.