Tenby Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenby's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000—43.2% lower. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and the area's unique characteristics as a coastal town with a strong tourism economy. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 41.2% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (5 incidents), and shoplifting (4 incidents). The relatively low rate of violence—1.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000—suggests that local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the town's demographic profile may contribute to this trend. September, a month marked by the return of students and the start of the academic year, may have influenced crime patterns. The decline in public order offences and anti-social behaviour compared to August aligns with the transition from summer to autumn, as shorter evenings and the start of the academic year may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the persistence of criminal damage and arson above the UK average highlights a specific challenge for local authorities. The area's low crime rate, particularly in categories such as theft from the person and vehicle crime, contrasts sharply with national trends, underscoring the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures in this coastal community.

Vehicle crime saw a 100% increase in September 2025, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike may reflect the return of university students and the start of the academic year, which could increase the number of vehicles on local roads. Conversely, public order offences fell by 72.7% compared to August, likely due to the transition from summer to autumn and reduced late-night activity. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 69.2%, a decline consistent with the quieter rhythm of the season. Criminal damage and arson in Tenby (0.6 per 1,000) are 13% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a localised issue that may be linked to the area's coastal environment and seasonal maintenance activities. These shifts in crime patterns highlight the influence of time of year and demographic movements on local safety.

Tenby's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 54.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.1 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the start of the academic year may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 240 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this community. When scaled to the local population of 8,168, this rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to August likely contributed to this drop. The contrast with the UK average—where crime rates are 43.2% higher—highlights Tenby's position as a safer area relative to national trends, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.