East Tilbury Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Tilbury’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6. This figure, though lower than the national benchmark, reveals a nuanced picture shaped by the area’s seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.5% of all reported incidents—23 cases in total. At 3.9 per 1,000, this category is 28% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the overall rate and an outlier that demands closer examination. The high incidence of violent crime may be partly explained by the summer season, when outdoor events, festivals, and increased foot traffic in the area create environments conducive to such offences. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (4 cases, 9.3% of total) and drugs (4 cases, 9.3%) both exceeded the UK average by 15% and 150%, respectively, suggesting localized pressures that could be linked to the area’s industrial character and transient population. In contrast, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were lower than the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000 (68% below the UK rate) and shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (69% below). These discrepancies may reflect the built-up nature of East Tilbury, where community policing and local initiatives might contribute to a more stable social environment. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, tourism, and festivals—likely influenced the distribution of crime types, with violent offences rising amid increased social interactions and property crimes fluctuating in response to changes in public activity.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, including public order offences, other crime, and drugs, each rising by 100% compared to June. This spike in drug-related crimes, which now stand at 0.7 per 1,000 (150% above the UK average), may reflect seasonal factors such as increased socialising during summer festivals. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, with vehicle crime dropping from 8 to 4 incidents. This decline could be linked to reduced traffic during school holidays or heightened community awareness. The most striking outlier remains violence and sexual offences, which account for 53.5% of all crimes in East Tilbury—3.9 per 1,000, 28% above the UK average. This figure, though still relatively low in absolute terms, highlights a distinct trend in the area’s crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential rise in disputes or disturbances during the busy summer period.

East Tilbury’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 13.2% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.4 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in criminal activity. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,966 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in East Tilbury. When contextualised against the population size, this figure suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the rise from June highlights the need for continued vigilance. The comparison to the previous month’s data also reveals a shift in crime patterns, with some categories rising sharply while others declined, indicating dynamic local factors at play.