Crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,221 crimes were recorded in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- Types of crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- Population and deprivation in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- Questions about crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- About this data
1,221 crimes were recorded in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 458 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park has the 494th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,221 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.4 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,517 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,431 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,141). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,221 | 143.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,141 | 134.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,208 | 141.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,225 | 143.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,258 | 147.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,431 | 168.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,305 | 153.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,422 | 167.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,376 | 161.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 158 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+78%) and burglary (+32%). The largest falls were in other crime (-24%) and vehicle crime (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 458 | 53.8 | 1.57 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 21.0 | 1.37 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 17.1 | 2.53 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 13.6 | 2.77 | -13% |
| Other theft | 78 | 9.2 | 1.43 | +10% |
| Public order | 70 | 8.2 | 1.24 | +0% |
| Burglary | 50 | 5.9 | 1.66 | +32% |
| Drugs | 48 | 5.6 | 1.72 | +78% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -4% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.6 | 1.22 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.09 | -25% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.70 | -53% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 0.49 | +250% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.71 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury St Chads | 923 | 131.1 | -9% |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | 437 | 66.0 | -54% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | -28% |
| Grays Thurrock | 834 | 81.5 | -43% |
| Grays Riverside | 2,251 | 163.8 | +14% |
| Little Thurrock Blackshots | 483 | 68.5 | -52% |
| East Tilbury | 577 | 72.0 | -50% |
| Stifford Clays | 454 | 67.0 | -53% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 217 |
| On or near Canberra Square | 102 |
| On or near Bermuda Road | 51 |
| On or near Adelaide Road | 50 |
| On or near Hobart Road | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Civic Square | 43 |
| On or near Broadway | 34 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 31 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 424 | 34.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 179 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 7.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park has an estimated population of 8,517. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.0% |
| Social rented homes | 35.9% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.8% |
Is Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park a safe place to live?
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park recorded 143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park was up 7% on the year before: 1,221 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,141 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park?
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.