Tilbury Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tilbury's crime rate in June 2024 reached 10.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.3% above the UK average of 8.2. This marks a significant divergence from national trends, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents accounted for 36.3% of all reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of increased tourism in nearby coastal areas—may likely contribute to patterns observed in violent crime and vehicle-related incidents. Tilbury, as a built-up area within Thurrock, experiences a unique blend of urban dynamics, including commuter traffic and local retail activity, which may intersect with crime trends. While the UK average for violent crime stands at 2.8 per 1,000, Tilbury's rate of 3.9 per 1,000 is 41% above this benchmark. This discrepancy is particularly pronounced in vehicle crime, where Tilbury's rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 322% higher than the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). Such stark contrasts suggest localized factors—such as the presence of industrial zones or high-traffic roads—could be amplifying these categories. The data also reveals a sharp contrast in anti-social behaviour, which is 21% below the UK average (1.1 vs 1.4 per 1,000), reflecting community policing efforts or demographic differences in public behaviour. As the summer season progresses, these trends will require close monitoring, particularly in areas where tourism and local activity intersect.

June 2024 saw a 55.6% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 18 to 28 incidents. This surge, which is 322% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's industrial infrastructure and commuter traffic patterns. Other crime also rose sharply, doubling from 4 to 8 cases—a 100% increase—suggesting potential gaps in enforcement or unaddressed vulnerabilities in local reporting mechanisms. Robbery, though remaining low, saw a 100% increase from 1 to 2 incidents, a figure that, while not statistically significant in isolation, warrants attention given the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 58.8% (from 17 to 7), a decline that may reflect seasonal shifts or effective community engagement initiatives. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 20% (20 to 16), indicating a positive response to local policing strategies. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences (36.3%) and vehicle crime (17.8%) together account for over half of all incidents, contrasting sharply with the UK average where these categories combined make up a smaller proportion. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high vehicle traffic and during evening hours, when violent crime rates tend to peak. The data also highlights that shoplifting and other theft are significantly below UK averages, due to effective retail security measures or demographic factors.

Tilbury's crime rate in June 2024 (10.6 per 1,000) represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.3 per 1,000. However, this decline masks a persistent elevation compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, Tilbury recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while not extreme, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than some urban centres, remains a concern given the area's above-average crime profile. Tilbury's population of 14,810 means that the 157 total crimes reported in June equate to a 1-in-94 chance of being directly affected by crime, a metric that is higher than the UK average when scaled to local conditions. This comparison highlights the importance of contextualizing crime data within both demographic and geographic parameters. While the overall rate has declined slightly from May, the concentration of violent and vehicle-related crimes remains high, suggesting that targeted interventions may be more effective than broad-spectrum measures. The contrast with the UK average in categories like vehicle crime (322% above) and violence (41% above) indicates that Tilbury's challenges are not merely a reflection of national trends but of localized factors that require tailored solutions.