East Tilbury Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury’s June 2023 crime profile reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating. At 6.0 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 29.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.9% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). This mix contrasts with broader UK patterns, where anti-social behaviour and public order offences typically dominate. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may influence these trends, as increased public activity can both heighten opportunities for violent crimes and foster community engagement that deters crime. However, the significant 56% gap between East Tilbury’s criminal damage and arson rate and the UK average suggests localised factors, such as specific property vulnerabilities or community dynamics, may contribute to this discrepancy. While violent crime slightly edges out property crime, the overall low rate indicates that East Tilbury’s built-up area may benefit from effective policing strategies or environmental design that mitigates risk. The area’s relatively small population of 5,966 further contextualises these figures, as even modest absolute numbers can represent substantial proportions in a compact community.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to six incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge, though not uncommon in built-up areas during summer, may reflect heightened activity in public spaces or targeted acts of vandalism. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7%, from 12 to four incidents, possibly linked to seasonal shifts in community activity or local initiatives. The drug-related crime rate also rose sharply by 200%, with three incidents reported—nearly triple the previous month’s figure. This increase, while modest in absolute terms, highlights potential challenges in addressing substance-related issues in the area. Theft from the person rose by 100%, from zero to one incident, a figure that, though small, underscores the need for awareness in public spaces. Criminal damage and arson in East Tilbury were 56% above the UK average, suggesting local vulnerabilities that may require targeted interventions.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in June 2023 fell to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 16.4% decrease from the previous month’s 7.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late spring, where seasonal transitions may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure rate indicated that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the local population. When compared to the UK average, East Tilbury’s crime rate remains lower, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or environmental characteristics—may contribute to this trend. The population of 5,966 residents further contextualises these figures, highlighting that even small absolute numbers can reflect significant proportions in a compact built-up area.