Tilbury Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 14,810 residents, August 2025 saw 170 crimes reported, translating to 11.5 crimes per 1,000 people—a figure 42% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate places Tilbury well above the national benchmark, with violent crimes accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total (62 incidents). The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents—46% above the UK average. This pattern aligns with Tilbury’s urban character, where high-density residential areas and limited public space may contribute to elevated interpersonal crime. Property crimes, though lower than violent offences, still represented 44% of the total (75 incidents), with criminal damage and arson (28 incidents) being high compared to the UK average. Seasonal factors may also play a role: August, as a peak holiday month, could have increased foot traffic in certain areas, exacerbating anti-social behaviour and public order issues. However, the data shows anti-social behaviour rates were 32% below the UK average, suggesting community-specific dynamics that may mitigate some risks. The combination of high violent crime rates and property crime spikes highlights a complex crime picture for Tilbury, one that requires targeted interventions in both public safety and community engagement.

August 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns for Tilbury, with some categories rising sharply while others declined. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 38% compared to the previous month, falling from 100 to 62 incidents—a drop that may reflect seasonal changes as summer holidays wound down. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 37.5% (from 8 to 11 incidents), possibly linked to retail activity during the month. Public order offences also rose by 25% (from 8 to 10), which could be tied to the influx of visitors during August. Vehicle crime, however, fell by 43.5% (from 23 to 13 incidents), due to reduced traffic congestion or increased security measures. Several categories stood out in comparison to the UK average: criminal damage and arson were 222% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 32% below. This divergence may indicate local factors, such as the presence of community initiatives or specific land-use patterns that influence crime types. For residents, the sharp increase in theft from the person—doubling from 0 to 1 incident—may signal a need for heightened awareness in public spaces, especially during peak tourist hours.

Tilbury’s crime rate in August 2025 (11.5 per 1,000 residents) represented a 20.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 14.5 per 1,000. This decline, while significant, still leaves the area well above the UK average. On a daily basis, Tilbury experienced roughly 5 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 87 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: while the absolute number of crimes is concerning, the rate of occurrence is not unprecedented for an urban area. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Tilbury’s crime burden is unevenly distributed: nearly 40% of the total crimes were violent, compared to the UK’s broader mix of property and violent offences. This imbalance may reflect local socioeconomic factors, such as the concentration of vulnerable populations in certain neighbourhoods or limited access to preventive services. The contrast between Tilbury’s high violent crime rate and the UK’s more balanced profile underscores the need for area-specific strategies, such as enhanced policing in high-risk zones or community-based interventions to address root causes.