East Tilbury Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.9% improvement over the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance, while modest, underscores a consistent pattern of below-average rates for certain categories, anti-social behaviour (17% below the UK average) and criminal damage and arson (52% below). The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (37% of total crimes), followed by other theft (13%) and anti-social behaviour (15.2%). These figures may reflect East Tilbury's character as a built-up area within Thurrock, where retail and residential zones coexist. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, with increased tourism potentially affecting both property crime and public order offences. However, the 31.3% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate from 5.9 per 1,000 in July suggests a combination of local factors and broader trends. The area's relatively low levels of vehicle crime (39% below UK average) could indicate effective policing in parking zones or a lower density of vehicles per capita. The dominance of violence and sexual offences may partly explain the 10% gap above the UK average for this category. This data illustrates an area where crime prevention efforts appear to have mitigated certain risks, while others remain areas for targeted intervention.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+600%), shoplifting (+400%), and vehicle crime (+100%) compared to July. These surges contrast with a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson, though the latter's decline may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during holidays. The crime mix shifted with violence and sexual offences (37% of total crimes) and other theft (13%) remaining dominant, while anti-social behaviour (15.2%) rose to a new prominence. Violence and sexual offences in East Tilbury (2.9 per 1,000) were 10% above the UK average, suggesting a localised pressure point in this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) was 17% below the UK average, potentially reflecting community-specific deterrents or reporting patterns. For residents, the 600% increase in anti-social behaviour from one to seven incidents is a tangible indicator of a rapidly evolving local challenge.

East Tilbury's crime rate in August 2023 rose to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 31.3% increase from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000. This shift reflects a localised uptick in reported incidents. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day during August, a figure that may resonate more directly with residents than aggregated monthly statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the population size. When scaled to the local context, this translates to a manageable exposure rate for most residents, though the month-on-month rise suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns. The population of 5,966 residents provides a baseline for understanding how crime density interacts with local demographics, though no specific population-driven factors are explicitly cited in the data.