East Tilbury Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes in East Tilbury during July 2023, a category that was 14% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This anomaly contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000, which sits 28.9% below the UK’s 8.3 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime in East Tilbury may reflect local dynamics such as the area’s role as a commuter hub within Thurrock, where transient populations and late-night transport links could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal incidents. Seasonal factors also likely played a role, as July marked the peak of summer festivals and outdoor events in the region, which may increase opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—56% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s industrial legacy, where abandoned sites or poorly maintained infrastructure might provide targets for vandals. The breakdown also showed a marked underperformance in public order offences, which were 52% below the UK rate. This may indicate effective community policing efforts or the absence of large-scale public gatherings in the area during the month. The data suggests a combination of local characteristics and broader national trends, with East Tilbury’s crime profile reflecting both its unique context and shared patterns with the UK as a whole.

July 2023 saw a 300% increase in other theft cases, rising from one to four incidents—a sharp jump that may be linked to the summer holidays and increased foot traffic in local retail areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, potentially reflecting the closure of schools and reduced daytime congestion in residential streets. The category of 'other crime' also doubled, with two reported cases, though the nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. Bicycle theft rose by 100% from zero to one incident, a small but significant shift that could signal a growing trend among cyclists or the presence of new bike-sharing schemes in the area. The rate of criminal damage and arson, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 56% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the area. This may be connected to the presence of disused industrial sites or the lack of security measures in certain parts of East Tilbury. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents fell by 66.7%, from three to one, due to increased staffing in local stores during the summer months or the implementation of new anti-theft measures. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring crime trends closely, as even minor changes can indicate broader shifts in community safety.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in July 2023 was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.7% from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This marginal decline suggests a degree of stability in the area’s crime profile, though it remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 170 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though this figure is not directly comparable to national statistics, as UK-wide daily crime data is not available. The population-scaled perspective reveals that East Tilbury’s crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, with the area’s overall rate being 28.9% below the national figure. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s relatively low population density and its location within Thurrock, which has historically recorded lower crime rates compared to other parts of the country. However, certain categories—such as criminal damage and arson—still exceed the UK average, indicating that specific local challenges remain. The combination of these factors suggests that while East Tilbury is generally safer than the UK average, targeted interventions may still be necessary to address areas where crime rates deviate from national norms.