East Tilbury Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in East Tilbury during March 2023 reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes dominated with 19 incidents, accounting for 50% of the total 38 reported crimes. This was followed by vehicle crime (13.2%) and criminal damage (10.5%), highlighting a balance skewed towards personal safety concerns over property-related offences. The overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 15.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. This contrast may stem from the area’s character as a built-up district within Thurrock, where urban planning and community infrastructure could contribute to lower rates of property crime. However, the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences—17% above the UK average—indicate specific challenges. Seasonal factors in March, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, may influence patterns of outdoor activity and social interactions, increasing exposure to violent incidents. The data also shows a marked divergence in crime types compared to the UK average, with vehicle crime (67% above) and criminal damage (17% above) standing out as areas requiring focused attention. These figures suggest that while East Tilbury is generally safer than the national average, targeted interventions may be necessary to address the overrepresentation of violent and vehicle-related crimes.

March 2023 saw a notable concentration of violent crimes in East Tilbury, comprising half of all incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This contrasts with lower rates of burglary and anti-social behaviour, which were 9% and 52% below the UK average respectively. The overrepresentation of vehicle crime—67% above the UK average—suggests potential vulnerabilities in local traffic management or vehicle security measures. For residents, the breakdown shows that 13.2% of crimes involved vehicle-related incidents, a figure that may be particularly relevant for car owners in the area. Meanwhile, the lower prevalence of anti-social behaviour (52% below UK average) could reflect community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. The mix of crime types also reveals a shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating. This pattern may be influenced by the area’s demographics or the presence of specific facilities that attract higher foot traffic during evenings. The data also highlights that while overall crime rates are lower than the UK average, the nature of crimes in East Tilbury differs markedly, with a stronger emphasis on personal safety concerns over property-related issues.

In March 2023, East Tilbury recorded an average of one crime per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK-wide counterpart due to the absence of aggregated daily statistics. Over the course of the month, the area experienced one reported crime for every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that appears lower than the UK average when considering the area’s overall crime rate. With a population of 5,966, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the breakdown of crime types indicates specific vulnerabilities. The daily crime figure of one incident per day may seem low, but the concentration of violent crimes—accounting for half of all incidents—suggests that the risk profile is not evenly distributed. When scaled to the local population, the 1-in-157 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible perspective: for every resident, the likelihood of encountering a crime in March was relatively low. However, this statistic does not capture the disproportionate impact of violent and vehicle-related crimes, which, though fewer in number, may have a more significant effect on community safety. The population context further underscores that East Tilbury’s crime profile is shaped by both its lower overall rate and the unique distribution of crime types, which deviate from national trends.