East Tilbury Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury's crime rate in January 2025 remained lower than the UK average, with a rate of 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—29.6% below the national figure of 7.1. This continued trend of relative safety contrasts with the UK's broader context, where urban centres often see higher crime rates. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 56.7% of all incidents (17 cases), followed by drugs (10.0%) and vehicle crime (10.0%). This mix of crimes suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. Seasonal context may partly explain some trends, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to fewer outdoor crimes. However, the high proportion of violent offences—16% above the UK average for this category—raises questions about local dynamics, such as the area's social fabric or policing strategies. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour rates were significantly below UK averages, reflecting the area's lower retail density or effective community engagement. The overall low crime rate, despite the spike in violent offences, underscores the need for further analysis to understand how East Tilbury's unique characteristics interact with broader crime patterns.

January 2025 saw marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences increasing by 100% (0 → 3) and other crimes rising by 100% (1 → 2), both significant jumps. Violent and sexual offences also rose by 30.8% (13 → 17), though this remains below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Conversely, other theft fell by 80% (5 → 1), criminal damage and arson dropped by 66.7% (3 → 1), and shoplifting decreased by 50% (2 → 1). These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with more incidents concentrated in drug-related and violent categories. Anti-social behaviour remained 69% below the UK average, a trend that could reflect the area's community cohesion or targeted interventions. Residents may find the sharp reduction in shoplifting—now at 0.2 per 1,000—particularly reassuring, especially given the area's retail footprint. The spike in violence, however, contrasts with the overall safety profile and may warrant closer examination of local factors such as nightlife activity or policing priorities.

East Tilbury's crime rate in January 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) marked an 18.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas within Thurrock, with a daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 199 residents—a figure that, while low, still requires contextual understanding. With a population of 5,966, this means the average resident faces a 0.017% chance of being directly affected by crime this month. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, East Tilbury's performance highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in mitigating crime. The area's relatively low crime rate, despite the rise in violent offences, suggests that broader environmental factors—such as the absence of high-density residential areas or effective community engagement—may be playing a role. However, the 16% above-average rate for violent crimes indicates that specific challenges persist, possibly linked to local social dynamics or unmet needs within the population.