East Tilbury Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, East Tilbury's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 41.6% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national figures. This per-capita perspective translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 221 residents over the course of the month, a frequency that may feel more tangible for local residents. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences (33.3% share), anti-social behaviour (22.2%), and vehicle crime (18.5%)—reflect a mix of urban challenges and seasonal influences. The surge in vehicle crime, which rose 150% from September, may be linked to October's darker evenings and increased traffic during Halloween events, though the area's overall safety profile remains robust. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, are 44% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or community dynamics that reduce such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while rising 100%, still sits 21% below the national rate, due to community policing efforts or social cohesion. These patterns illustrate how East Tilbury's built-up area within Thurrock balances urban challenges with measures that keep crime rates lower than the UK average, even as specific categories like vehicle crime show sharp fluctuations influenced by seasonal factors.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 150% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump may partly explain the overall rate's 12.7% monthly rise, though violence and sexual offences fell by 10%, remaining 44% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 100%, potentially linked to Halloween activities and darker evenings. In contrast, public order offences dropped by 50%, a shift that could reflect seasonal changes in community behaviour. The breakdown shows vehicle crime is 90% above the UK average, highlighting a unique local challenge in this category. For residents, the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences offers reassurance that this category remains significantly safer than the national norm. These variations illustrate how specific crime types can diverge from the overall trend, influenced by factors such as local transport networks or seasonal events.

East Tilbury's crime rate in October 2025 rose 12.7% from the previous month's 4.0 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. below the UK average. This shift translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the area, a figure that may help residents contextualise risk on a daily basis. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. While the increase in October is notable, the area's overall crime profile remains significantly safer than the UK average. This contrast may reflect local factors such as community engagement or infrastructure that mitigate broader national trends. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that East Tilbury's 5,966 residents experience crime at a rate that is well below the national average, suggesting a combination of environmental and social factors that contribute to this disparity.