East Tilbury Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury’s overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 places it 47.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors characteristic of built-up areas within Thurrock. The area’s crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with vehicle crime accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents (7 cases) and robbery contributing 14.3% (3 cases). These figures align with patterns observed in suburban and commuter-focused regions, where vehicle theft and targeted robberies often dominate due to the presence of car parks and high-traffic zones. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier periods. While violent crime remains relatively low (3 cases, 14.3% of total), the area’s performance in this category is 79% below the UK average, consistent with the lower population density and more controlled environments typical of smaller built-up areas. The breakdown of crime types also highlights a marked contrast in specific categories: vehicle crime and robbery are significantly above UK averages, whereas violence and sexual offences are below, suggesting a combination of local infrastructure and broader national trends.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in vehicle crime compared to January, rising from 3 to 7 cases. This surge is starkly out of proportion to the UK average for vehicle crime, which stood at 0.4 per 1,000 (224% above East Tilbury’s rate). Concurrently, robbery cases more than doubled, jumping from 0 to 3, a 100% increase that places this category 525% above the UK average. These spikes may be linked to seasonal patterns, with colder weather potentially driving more opportunistic vehicle-related offences. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 82.4% (from 17 to 3 cases), a drop that positions this category 79% below the UK average. This decline is particularly noteworthy given the area’s relatively low population density and the typically higher rates of violent crime in urban centres. The decrease in drug-related offences (66.7% from 3 to 1 case) also highlights a shift in crime mix, though the category remains 20% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 133.3% surge in vehicle crime: with 7 cases reported, this represents nearly a third of all incidents in the area, underscoring the need for vigilance in parking and vehicle security.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in February 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 30.0% decrease from January’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a marked improvement in local crime management or seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 5,966 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 284 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to one crime for every 150 residents. This monthly exposure metric highlights the effectiveness of local policing or environmental factors in mitigating crime, particularly in comparison to more densely populated or economically challenged areas. The contrast between East Tilbury and the UK average is most pronounced in categories like vehicle crime and robbery, where local rates are 224% and 525% above national levels respectively. However, the area’s performance in violence and sexual offences (79% below the UK average) and drugs (20% below) suggests a nuanced picture, where certain challenges are amplified while others are effectively managed. For residents, the 30.0% monthly decline in crime rates offers a tangible indicator of progress, though the spikes in specific categories underscore the need for targeted interventions.