Crime in East Tilbury: statistics, rates and trends
441 crimes were recorded in East Tilbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Tilbury at a glance
- Crime trends in East Tilbury
- Types of crime in East Tilbury
- East Tilbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within East Tilbury
- Streets with the most crime in East Tilbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Tilbury
- Population and deprivation in East Tilbury
- Questions about crime in East Tilbury
- About this data
441 crimes were recorded in East Tilbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, East Tilbury has the 772nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Tilbury | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 441 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,201 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Tilbury was highest in the year to July 2021 (621 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (441). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 441 | 71.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 441 | 71.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 546 | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 462 | 74.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 579 | 93.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 621 | 100.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 591 | 95.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 477 | 76.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 454 | 73.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Tilbury 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+51%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 33.4 | 0.98 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 10.0 | 0.65 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 5.3 | 1.08 | -30% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -11% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -4% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -24% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -43% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +150% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Tilbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Tilbury recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Tilbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Tilbury recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Tilbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Tilbury recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Tilbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Tilbury recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Tilbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Tilbury recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Tilbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Tilbury recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Tilbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Tilbury recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Tilbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Tilbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Tilbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Tilbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Tilbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Tilbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Tilbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Tilbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Tilbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Tilbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Tilbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Tilbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Tilbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Tilbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to East Tilbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Tilbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | +45% |
| Tilbury | 2,144 | 137.8 | +94% |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1,989 | 64.6 | -9% |
| Grays | 4,549 | 98.9 | +39% |
| Gravesend | 6,454 | 106.5 | +50% |
| Northfleet | 2,825 | 94.1 | +32% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,735 | 131.9 | +85% |
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | +32% |
1 areas within East Tilbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. East Tilbury had the highest rate (72.0 per 1,000) and East Tilbury the lowest (72.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tilbury | Neighbourhood | 8,016 | 577 | 72.0 |
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 East Tilbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Colne | 35 |
| On or near King George Vi Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Thomas Bata Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Queen Mary Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Gloucester Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Station Road | 19 |
| On or near Bata Mews | 18 |
| On or near Tweed | 16 |
| On or near Bata Avenue | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Tilbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 31.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 13.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
East Tilbury has an estimated population of 6,201. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Tilbury sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Tilbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is East Tilbury a safe place to live?
East Tilbury recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 East Tilbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in East Tilbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Tilbury was almost unchanged on the year before: 441 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Tilbury?
East Tilbury 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 East Tilbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.