East Tilbury Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.3% above the UK average of 7.1. This discrepancy highlights a distinct local profile shaped by the area’s built-up character within Thurrock. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22%) and shoplifting (10%). These figures reflect the influence of densely populated environments, where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more likely to escalate. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the persistence of indoor-related crimes such as anti-social behaviour, though the sharp rise in this category (from 1 to 11 incidents) suggests additional factors at play. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 48% above-UK-average rate could be linked to the area’s retail presence, though the overall crime rate’s stability compared to January indicates that broader trends are not yet shifting. The interplay between local geography and national statistics underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the overrepresentation of violent and disorderly offences relative to the UK context.

February 2024 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime types, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 1,000% (from 1 to 11 incidents) and public order offences rising by 300% (from 1 to 4). These jumps contrast sharply with declines in criminal damage and arson (-50%), vehicle crime (-50%), and shoplifting (-28.6%). Violent crimes, which account for 46% of total incidents, remain 56% above the UK average (2.5 vs 3.9 per 1,000). This imbalance suggests a localised concentration of interpersonal conflict, potentially linked to the area’s built-up environment and limited public spaces for community engagement. The 1-in-119 resident monthly exposure rate provides a tangible metric for residents assessing their personal risk, though this figure is tempered by the area’s stable overall crime rate compared to the prior month.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in February 2024 remained unchanged from the previous month, maintaining at 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This stability contrasts with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, positioning the area 18.3% above the national benchmark. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day over the 29-day period, a figure that highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity despite seasonal lulls. When scaled to the population of 5,966, the monthly exposure rate reveals that one crime occurred for every 119 residents—a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. While this rate is consistent with the previous month, the distribution of crime types diverges significantly from the UK average, particularly in violent and anti-social offences, which will be explored in the highlights section. This comparison offers residents a clear context for understanding how East Tilbury’s crime profile stacks up against broader trends, even as local patterns remain distinct.