Crime Rate in East Tilbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Tilbury

The total recorded crimes in East Tilbury, Thurrock, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Tilbury crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Tilbury, encompassing approximately 10,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
East Tilbury Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Biggin Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Northumberland Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lower Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is East Tilbury?

To understand the safety of East Tilbury, we need to analyze East Tilbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Thurrock:

    • In 2024, East Tilbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Thurrock average, with 927 crimes compared to 1003.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Tilbury witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

    • In 2023, East Tilbury had fewer crimes than the Thurrock average, with 773 crimes compared to 959. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, East Tilbury witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Thurrock.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Thurrock, East Tilbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Tilbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Tilbury has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Thurrock, UK

In 2024, the total East Tilbury crimes were 927. The crime rate of East Tilbury in 2024 was 87.41 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Thurrock.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Tilbury were around 773 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.89 (year) or 6.07 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Thurrock.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Tilbury)CrimesRank (East Tilbury)CrimesRank (East Tilbury)
West Thurrock and South Stifford328 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside173 22,454 22,211 2
Aveley and Uplands142 31,376 31,777 3
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park85 71,274 41,245 4
Ockendon114 41,241 51,168 5
Tilbury St Chads100 5902 8858 8
Chadwell St Mary99 61,073 61,069 6
Belhus69 8782 9887 7
Grays Thurrock67 9770 10796 9
Stanford East and Corringham Town60 11713 11660 11
Stanford-le-Hope West54 12713 12654 12
South Chafford54 13527 14623 13
Orsett50 14700 13501 14
Chafford and North Stifford33 17433 16444 15
Stifford Clays36 16452 15424 16
Little Thurrock Blackshots42 15432 17423 17
Little Thurrock Rectory31 18425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing29 19341 20340 19
The Homesteads27 20345 19323 20

East Tilbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254
February 20258
January 202513
December 202412
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 202412
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20259
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 202516
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
August 20247
July 202417
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202532
March 202532
February 20256
January 202529
December 202422
November 202420
October 202434
September 202430
August 202433
July 202430
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Tilbury in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Tilbury postcode area is presented below.

1. Biggin Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
2. Northumberland Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Lower Crescent (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clyde (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Low Street Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Rectory Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. East Tilbury (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Colne (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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