Tilbury Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tilbury’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.8% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores the area’s persistent challenges in maintaining safety compared to national standards. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (22.2% of all incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (19.0%), and vehicle crime (12.4%). These patterns align with Tilbury’s status as a built-up area within Thurrock, where urban density and industrial activity may contribute to higher rates of property crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: the clocks going back and darker evenings in October likely influenced crime trends, with violent offences decreasing by 37% compared to September. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes (133.3% increase) and possession of weapons (200% increase) suggests emerging challenges that may require further attention. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Tilbury’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 14% below, indicating a combination of local and national dynamics. While the drop in public order offences (77.8%) may reflect seasonal changes, the overall rate remains a cause for concern in a community that is already above the national average.

October 2025 saw a significant rise in drug-related crimes, with a 133.3% increase compared to September, taking the total to seven incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in possession of weapons (from one to three cases), suggests potential shifts in local criminal activity. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 77.8%, a stark contrast to the previous month’s nine incidents. The drop in violence and sexual offences by 37% (from 54 to 34 cases) may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings or Halloween-related activities. Vehicle crime fell by 29.6%, possibly due to reduced traffic or increased patrols. While Tilbury’s crime rate remains 33.8% above the UK average, the decline in violent crime offers a glimmer of hope. Residents may find the 133.3% increase in drug-related crimes particularly concerning, as it indicates a need for targeted interventions in this category.

Tilbury’s crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 13.0% compared to September’s 11.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decline. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 97 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, approximately five crimes were recorded across Tilbury’s built-up area, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents despite the overall reduction. The population of 14,810 residents means that the crime rate is higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month decrease suggests a possible shift in local patterns. While the overall rate remains elevated, the drop from September may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or targeted policing efforts, though can be established without further data. This decline, however, does not erase the persistent challenges Tilbury faces in maintaining a lower crime rate compared to the national average.