East Tilbury Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a marked divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—30.5% below the national average of 8.2. This discrepancy underscores the area's distinct characteristics, likely shaped by its status as a built-up district within Thurrock. The crime mix in June highlights a continued dominance of property-related offences, which accounted for 47% of all reported incidents (16 out of 34), compared to 26.5% for violent crimes (9 out of 34). This imbalance suggests that property crime remains a persistent challenge, even as the area demonstrates a lower-than-average incidence of violence. Seasonal factors may contribute to this pattern: June, the start of the summer season, often sees increased foot traffic and extended daylight hours, which could influence both victimisation rates and police visibility. However, the relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average may reflect effective local policing, community engagement, or the area's specific socio-economic dynamics. The most prevalent individual crime types—violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, and anti-social behaviour—each reveal contrasting trends against the UK average. While violence and sexual offences in East Tilbury were 46% below the UK average, criminal damage and arson were 97% above, indicating a combination of different crime drivers. This contrast may point to issues such as vandalism in public spaces or a lack of targeted interventions for property-related offences, despite the area's overall success in reducing violent crime.

June saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crime dropping by 43.8% (from 16 to 9 incidents) and property-related crimes remaining the dominant category. This shift highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity. Among the most notable changes was the 133.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 7 incidents—a jump that outpaces the UK average for this category by 97%. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (14.7% of total crimes) and other theft (14.7%) remained significant contributors, though both fell below the UK average. For residents, the 30.5% overall reduction in crime compared to the UK average offers a tangible measure of safety, though the sharp rise in vandalism suggests areas of concern that may warrant further attention from local authorities.

East Tilbury's crime rate in June 2024 (5.7 per 1,000) marked a 12.8% decrease from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend of reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up urban environment. When scaled to the population of 5,966 residents, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 175 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that aligns with broader patterns in similar-sized urban areas. This metric provides residents with a tangible understanding of the likelihood of encountering crime, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors or localised hotspots. The decline from May's rate, while modest, suggests that ongoing policing efforts or seasonal shifts may be influencing the trajectory of crime in the area.