East Tilbury Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes in East Tilbury during May 2023, with 13 incidents recorded, representing 30.2% of all crimes. This category alone was 21% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect local policing priorities or demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 12 cases (27.9% of total crimes), a rate 50% above the UK average (2.0 vs 1.3 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that public order issues are a focal point for local law enforcement. The area's overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 10% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by East Tilbury's built-up nature within Thurrock, where community-focused initiatives could contribute to lower crime rates. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and longer evenings, may have amplified outdoor socialising, explaining the prominence of violence and sexual offences. However, the sharp drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month (-58.1%) indicates a possible seasonal fluctuation, with increased community activity during May diverting attention from criminal activity. The area's relatively low burglary rate (0.2 vs 0.3 per 1,000, 35% below UK average) and criminal damage rates (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000, 68% below UK average) suggest that property-related crimes are less prevalent than in many UK areas, due to the area's compact, built-up character that may deter certain types of property crime. These patterns illustrate a crime profile shaped by both local conditions and broader national trends, with East Tilbury's data offering a nuanced picture of how urban environments in Thurrock interact with national crime statistics.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery cases surging by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents), marking an unusual spike in this category. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 71.4% (7 to 12 cases), a change that may be linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of the month. Vehicle crime rose by 33.3% (3 to 4 cases), potentially reflecting increased vehicle presence in the area during May. Conversely, burglary cases fell by 75% (4 to 1), aligning with broader trends of reduced property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant category, decreased by 58.1% compared to the previous month, a drop that contrasts with the 21% below UK average rate for this category. Anti-social behaviour in East Tilbury is 50% above the UK average (2.0 vs 1.3 per 1,000), highlighting a specific challenge for local authorities. This data point could be particularly useful for residents concerned about public order issues in their neighbourhood.

East Tilbury's crime rate in May 2023 dropped by 27.1% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.9 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 10% below the UK average, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime relative to national benchmarks. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. While this statistic is specific to East Tilbury, it contrasts with the UK-wide average, which would require a broader population context to compare directly. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's 5,966 residents collectively experienced a crime rate that is both statistically and practically lower than the national average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, or environmental factors that may contribute to this outcome.