Tilbury Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Tilbury in December 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences comprising 41.9% of all reported crimes. This figure, which is 71% above the UK average for the same category, underscores a persistent challenge in managing violent crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 10.3% of total incidents, and vehicle crime at 9.0%, both of which were significantly above national averages. The overall crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents, 50% higher than the UK average of 7.0, reflects a pattern where local issues appear to amplify national trends. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping this profile: the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings may have contributed to increased opportunities for crime, particularly in public spaces. Conversely, the drop in shoplifting by 72% compared to November could be attributed to reduced retail footfall during the festive season, though this was offset by a sharp rise in 'other crime' reports. The area's crime mix suggests a combination of social factors—such as the presence of transient populations during the holidays—and environmental factors, like the physical layout of Tilbury's built-up area, which may facilitate certain types of crime. These patterns are consistent with those observed in other urban centres during the holiday season, where increased social interactions and reduced visibility due to darkness create conditions conducive to both violent and disorderly incidents. The elevated rates of vehicle crime, 170% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's commuter infrastructure, with parked vehicles in residential zones presenting vulnerable targets. This mix of crime types, while challenging, provides a clear picture of the local dynamics that require targeted interventions.

December saw a sharp 350% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This category, which includes offences like fraud and cybercrime, was 275% above the UK average, suggesting a possible uptick in non-traditional criminal activity during the month. Public order offences also doubled, aligning with the seasonal context of holiday celebrations and increased social gatherings. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 72% compared to November, likely due to reduced retail activity during the Christmas period and the closure of some high-street stores. Violent crimes, which made up 41.9% of all reported incidents, were 71% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 12% below average for shoplifting. These disparities highlight a crime mix skewed heavily towards violent and disorderly incidents, rather than property-related offences, a pattern that may reflect the area's social dynamics during the festive season.

Tilbury's crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 14.3% compared to November, falling from 12.2 to 10.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, suggests a possible stabilisation in local crime trends after a period of fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects both the total number of incidents and the month's 31-day length. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for the frequency of incidents in a community of 14,810 people. This rate, while still elevated compared to the UK average, indicates that residents face a crime risk that is significantly higher than the national norm, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the absolute number of crimes may not seem overwhelming, their distribution across the community means that no resident is entirely insulated from the impacts of local crime.