Tilbury Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tilbury’s crime profile in March 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for 44.2% of all reported crimes compared to 33.1% for violent crimes. This suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal changes as the area transitions into spring. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents places Tilbury 42.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local characteristics such as its status as a built-up area within Thurrock, where retail and community hubs could contribute to both property and violent crime trends. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, comprising 33.1% of all crimes, but their rate of 3.7 per 1,000 is 39% above the UK average, highlighting a particular vulnerability in this category. Property crimes, while slightly lower in proportion, include categories such as shoplifting and vehicle crime that are both 97% and 113% above UK averages, respectively, indicating potential issues with retail security or vehicle storage in the area. The seasonal context of March—marked by the transition to longer evenings and the end of the clocks-changing period—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces contributing to both violent and property crimes. However, direct causal links, and further analysis would be required to explore these connections in depth.

March 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery incidents surging by 300% compared to February, rising from 1 to 4 cases. This sharp increase, though still representing a small share of total crimes (2.5%), may signal emerging trends or localized factors requiring attention. Burglary also rose by 150%, jumping from 4 to 10 incidents, a jump that could be linked to seasonal patterns, such as increased home occupancy during the spring transition. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, dropping from 21 to 14 cases, reflecting community-focused initiatives or natural seasonal variations in public activity. The property crime category, while not as dominant as violent crimes, remains high compared to the UK average, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both exceeding national rates by over 90%. The rate of violence and sexual offences—though lower in proportion than property crimes—remains 39% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this area. Residents should be aware that the daily crime count averages around 5 incidents, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 91 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area.

Tilbury’s crime rate in March 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly from 11.2 to 11.0 per 1,000 residents—a 1.8% decrease that suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. However, the local context reveals a stark contrast with national averages, as the area’s crime rate remains 42.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the average of 5 crimes reported each day in Tilbury highlights a consistent level of criminal activity that is significantly higher than many comparable areas. When considering the monthly exposure, the figure of one reported crime for every 91 residents over the course of March illustrates the frequency of incidents relative to the local population of 14,810. This places Tilbury in a position where crime is more than double the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by factors such as the built-up nature of the area, its proximity to transport networks, or the presence of retail and commercial zones. While the rate has not changed dramatically from February, the persistent gap between Tilbury’s statistics and UK-wide figures underscores the need for continued monitoring and tailored strategies to address local crime trends.