East Tilbury Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury’s August 2024 crime rate stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.1% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader regional trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and public order offences (11.5%). These patterns align with East Tilbury’s status as a built-up area within Thurrock, where high foot traffic in commercial zones and community hubs likely contributes to anti-social incidents. Seasonal dynamics also played a role, as August—a peak holiday month—saw increased tourism and the temporary vacancy of homes, which may partly explain the slight rise in crime rates compared to the UK average. Violent crime decreased by 16.7% month-on-month, a shift consistent with the quieter summer evenings and the winding down of school holidays. This decline in violence, however, was offset by a surge in public order offences, suggesting a possible link to unseasonably warm weather encouraging late-night gatherings in public spaces. The data underscores the importance of contextualising crime trends within both local geography and temporal factors, ensuring that policy responses remain attuned to the specific challenges of this area.

August 2024 saw notable fluctuations in East Tilbury’s crime profile. Violent crime fell by 16.7% compared to July, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 18 to 15 incidents. This decline may be linked to the tapering off of summer activities and the reduced presence of transient populations during the holiday season. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 100% month-on-month, rising from zero to three incidents—a stark anomaly that could reflect targeted retail vulnerabilities during peak tourist periods. Public order offences also doubled, reaching six cases, tied to the area’s proximity to leisure facilities and the increased consumption of alcohol in public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with 10 incidents reported—18% above the UK average. This highlights the need for sustained community engagement strategies in high-density residential areas. The sharp contrast between declining violent crime and rising public order offences suggests a shifting balance in crime dynamics, with property-related concerns and disorder management emerging as critical priorities for local authorities.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in August 2024 (8.7 per 1,000) was marginally lower than the previous month’s rate of 8.9 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend over the summer. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while relatively low, underscores the consistent presence of criminal activity in a densely populated built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents, a ratio that places East Tilbury in line with other comparable urban centres in the UK. However, the area’s performance relative to the UK average reveals disparities in specific crime categories: while violence and sexual offences were 7% below the national benchmark, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were significantly higher. This divergence highlights the unique challenges faced by East Tilbury, where community cohesion and the management of transient populations may play a larger role than in more stable, less densely populated regions. The population-scaled perspective also shows that, despite the 6.1% above-average rate, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable, with 52 incidents spread across 5,966 residents—a statistic that, while not negligible, suggests that targeted interventions could yield meaningful improvements in local safety.