East Tilbury Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,966 residents, East Tilbury recorded 42 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people. This places the area 7.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all reported incidents—12% above the UK average. This is followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7% of total crimes), which is 111% higher than the UK rate. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings, may contribute to these patterns. The area’s built-up nature within Thurrock likely influences the crime profile, with public spaces and high-traffic areas potentially driving incidents such as violence and property damage. While violent crimes remain a concern, anti-social behaviour and public order offences saw notable reductions compared to the UK average, suggesting localized factors may be at play. The relatively low overall crime rate, despite spikes in specific categories, indicates a generally stable environment, though targeted efforts may be needed for categories like criminal damage, which are high.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to October. Other crime surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), while robbery increased by 100% (from 0 to 1). Conversely, public order offences dropped by two-thirds (from 9 to 3), and anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4). These shifts highlight a changing crime mix, with property-related and non-violent offences fluctuating more sharply. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category (40.5% of total), though this is 12% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson, at 16.7% of all crimes, are 111% higher than the national rate, underscoring a local challenge. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour is 37% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect community-focused policing or effective local initiatives. Residents might note the 100% rise in robbery, a rare but significant increase that could signal evolving criminal activity patterns.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in November 2024 (7.0 per 1,000) marks a 4.6% decline from October’s 7.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the month—a figure that, while modest, underscores the continuous nature of criminal activity in a built-up urban environment. Monthly exposure reveals that, on average, one reported crime occurred for every 142 residents in East Tilbury—a statistic that contextualizes the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that East Tilbury may have more effective local crime prevention measures or a different demographic profile compared to other areas. However, the disparity in specific crime categories—such as the 111% higher rate of criminal damage and arson—shows that while the overall rate is low, certain issues remain pronounced. For residents, this means that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, targeted awareness around property crime and vandalism is still necessary.