Crime Rate in East Tilbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Tilbury

The total recorded crimes in East Tilbury, Thurrock, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Tilbury crime rate of 6.32 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
East Tilbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Queen Mary Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the East Tilbury has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Tilbury)CrimesRank (East Tilbury)CrimesRank (East Tilbury)
West Thurrock and South Stifford429 14,174 13,625 1
Grays Riverside183 22,454 22,211 2
Aveley and Uplands138 31,376 31,777 3
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park117 41,274 41,245 4
Ockendon110 61,241 51,168 5
Chadwell St Mary111 51,073 61,069 6
Belhus74 10782 9887 7
Tilbury St Chads97 7902 8858 8
Grays Thurrock80 8770 10796 9
Stanford-le-Hope West74 9713 12654 12
Stanford East and Corringham Town53 12713 11660 11
South Chafford50 13527 14623 13
Orsett49 14700 13501 14
Chafford and North Stifford41 15433 16444 15
Stifford Clays30 17452 15424 16
Little Thurrock Blackshots35 16432 17423 17
Little Thurrock Rectory28 18425 18386 18
Corringham and Fobbing27 19341 20340 19
The Homesteads22 20345 19323 20

East Tilbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20258
April 202517
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202532
May 202529
April 202532
March 202532
February 20256
January 202529
December 202422
November 202420
October 202434
September 202430
August 202433

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 202516
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
August 20247

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20251
April 20257
March 20259
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Tilbury in July 2025

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

1. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Queen Mary Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Colne (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Biggin Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Blue Anchor Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Lower Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Arun (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Strathmore (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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