Tilbury Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tilbury's September 2025 crime rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents places it 60.8% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.7% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—43% above the UK average. This spike in violent crime may be attributed to the area's urban density and the influx of students and staff returning to local institutions as September progresses. Criminal damage and arson also showed a stark disparity, with 1.9 per 1,000 incidents—258% above the UK average—potentially driven by seasonal factors such as increased vandalism during darker evenings. Vehicle crime, which surged by 107.7% to 27 incidents, underscores Tilbury's vulnerability to theft in a built-up area with high traffic density. This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where vehicle crime typically remains lower, suggesting local-specific challenges such as limited parking enforcement or targeted criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000, was 11% above the UK average, linked to the return of students and the social dynamics of the area during the academic year. The overall crime profile reflects a combination of urban characteristics, seasonal transitions, and the impact of local infrastructure on crime patterns, requiring nuanced strategies to address these disparities.

September 2025 saw a 107.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 13 to 27 incidents, marking the most dramatic shift in Tilbury's crime profile this month. This surge, which outpaces the UK average by 350%, may be linked to the area's proximity to major transport routes and increased traffic during the start of the academic year. Concurrently, burglary rates rose 80% from five to nine cases, a jump that places Tilbury 114% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, other crime and other theft both declined, with the latter dropping 30.8% to nine incidents, suggesting targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors may have temporarily reduced these categories. Drug-related crimes fell 25% to three cases, the only category below the UK average, though this remains a small proportion of overall incidents.

Tilbury's crime rate in September 2025 rose 3.5% from 11.5 to 11.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a continued upward trend. This rate translates to approximately six crimes reported each day within the built-up area, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively compact community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in Tilbury. While this exposure rate is higher than the UK average, the local context suggests that factors such as population density and the area's urban character may contribute to the disparity. The increase in property-related crimes, particularly vehicle crime, aligns with seasonal patterns, as September marks the transition to darker evenings and the start of the academic year, potentially influencing both criminal activity and police visibility.