East Tilbury Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in East Tilbury, 7.4 crimes were reported in October 2024, placing the area 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per resident every 136 days, suggesting that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily routines. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (29.6% of total crimes), followed by public order incidents (20.5%) and anti-social behaviour (15.9%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: as daylight hours shrink and clocks fall back, the area's proximity to local festivals and Halloween events may have contributed to increased public order issues. While violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, their monthly count dropped from 21 to 13—a 38.1% decrease—potentially reflecting targeted policing efforts or natural fluctuations in crime patterns. The lower-than-average rate for violent crime (2.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.7 may indicate effective community engagement or reduced alcohol-related incidents during the month. However, public order offences were starkly higher, with 1.5 per 1,000 residents—168% above the UK average—suggesting a need for closer scrutiny of local hotspots. East Tilbury's position as a semi-urban area within Thurrock, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely influences these trends, as nightlife areas and public spaces become more active during autumn evenings.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences (up 100% from September) and anti-social behaviour (up 250%), with 9 and 7 incidents respectively. These spikes may be linked to Halloween-related activities and the start of the festive season, which often draws larger crowds to local amenities. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), potentially due to heightened awareness during the month. The area's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) remained 18% below the UK average, but the 13 reported incidents—down from 21 in September—highlight the volatility of this category. Public order offences stood out as a significant concern, with 1.5 per 1,000 residents, more than double the UK average of 0.6. This discrepancy may reflect East Tilbury's local demographics or the presence of areas with higher foot traffic during evenings. Anti-social behaviour incidents surged from 2 to 7, a 250% increase, which could indicate challenges in managing community spaces during darker autumn nights. Residents should be mindful of these trends, particularly in public areas, and consider reporting suspicious activity to local authorities.

East Tilbury's crime rate in October 2024 (7.4 per 1,000) marked a 41.9% increase from September's 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in the area's monthly crime profile. This rise translates to one reported crime per resident every 136 days, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of vigilance in community spaces. The daily crime count of 1.4 per day—based on 44 total incidents over 31 days—suggests that while the risk remains relatively low, fluctuations in specific categories can impact local safety perceptions. When compared to the previous month, the surge in public order offences and anti-social behaviour highlights a potential link to seasonal factors such as Halloween events, which may have drawn larger crowds to local areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that East Tilbury's crime environment, while generally safer than the UK average, requires targeted attention to address the sharp rise in certain categories. For residents, understanding these monthly variations can inform decisions about community engagement, safety measures, and collaboration with local law enforcement to mitigate risks in high-traffic areas during darker evenings.