Tenby Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 8,168 residents, 36 reported crimes in January 2026 translates to a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 people — 35.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This coastal resort town, known for its tourism and historic charm, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 55.6% of all incidents. Public order offences (13.9%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%) followed, with the latter showing a notable rise in the month. Seasonal context suggests that January’s post-holiday lull, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower overall crime rates compared to busier months. However, the persistence of violent crime — at a rate matching the UK average for this category — indicates ongoing challenges in maintaining public safety during colder months. The area’s reliance on tourism may also influence crime patterns, with fewer visitors potentially reducing opportunities for theft or public order disturbances. Property crimes were markedly underrepresented, with only 6 incidents (16.7% of total crimes), far below the UK average for this category. This contrasts with the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, which could reflect seasonal shifts in community dynamics or changes in local enforcement priorities.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (100% rise from 0 to 4 incidents), burglary (100% rise from 0 to 1), and other theft (100% rise from 1 to 2). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Meanwhile, violent crime fell by 13% (from 23 to 20 incidents), though it remained exactly in line with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000). Public order offences, however, surged 43% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs. 0.4 per 1,000 nationally), suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces despite the quieter season. The contrast between property crimes (6 incidents, 16.7% of total) and violent crimes (20 incidents, 55.6% of total) underscores a significant imbalance in the local crime mix, with property crime rates for Tenby falling 57-82% below UK averages across multiple categories. This divergence may reflect the town’s reliance on tourism, where transient populations and limited commercial activity reduce opportunities for property-related crimes.

Tenby’s crime rate in January 2026 rose 9.2% from 4.0 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 4.4 per 1,000, marking the first increase in the past year. On a daily basis, the town experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period — a figure that, while low, includes spikes in anti-social behaviour and burglary. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of January, one crime occurred for every 227 residents, a rate that remains significantly below the UK average despite the upward trend. This is particularly evident in property crime categories, where Tenby’s rates for criminal damage (58% below UK average), burglary (64% below), and shoplifting (82% below) highlight stark differences from the national picture. The town’s coastal location and seasonal tourism patterns likely contribute to these disparities, with fewer commercial premises and transient populations reducing opportunities for property crime. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests that local challenges — such as managing community interactions during colder months — may require targeted interventions.