Crime in Tilbury: statistics, rates and trends
2,144 crimes were recorded in Tilbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tilbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilbury
- Types of crime in Tilbury
- Tilbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tilbury
- Streets with the most crime in Tilbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilbury
- Population and deprivation in Tilbury
- Questions about crime in Tilbury
- About this data
2,144 crimes were recorded in Tilbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 773 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tilbury has the 96th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tilbury | Thurrock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,144 | 18,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.8 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,556 | 180,989 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tilbury was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,628 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,031). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 2,144 | 137.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,049 | 131.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,031 | 130.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,132 | 137.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,149 | 138.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,628 | 168.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,516 | 161.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,594 | 166.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,594 | 166.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 248 |
| March 2026 | 205 |
| February 2026 | 135 |
| January 2026 | 170 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 181 |
| October 2025 | 153 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
| August 2025 | 170 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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. 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 (+37%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-31%) and robbery (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 773 | 49.7 | 1.45 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 311 | 20.0 | 1.30 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 283 | 18.2 | 2.68 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 13.1 | 2.66 | -1% |
| Other theft | 122 | 7.8 | 1.23 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 6.6 | 0.80 | -2% |
| Public order | 101 | 6.5 | 0.98 | -12% |
| Drugs | 82 | 5.3 | 1.61 | +37% |
| Burglary | 81 | 5.2 | 1.47 | +17% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.3 | 1.10 | -31% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 0.86 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.0 | 0.99 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.55 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tilbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tilbury recorded 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tilbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tilbury recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tilbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tilbury recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tilbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tilbury recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tilbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tilbury recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tilbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tilbury recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tilbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tilbury recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tilbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tilbury recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tilbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tilbury recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tilbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tilbury recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tilbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tilbury recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tilbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tilbury recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tilbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tilbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tilbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tilbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tilbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tilbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,118 | 103.2 | -25% |
| Grays | 4,549 | 98.9 | -28% |
| Northfleet | 2,825 | 94.1 | -32% |
| Gravesend | 6,454 | 106.5 | -23% |
| East Tilbury | 441 | 71.1 | -48% |
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | -32% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 386 | 52.0 | -62% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,735 | 131.9 | -4% |
2 areas within Tilbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park had the highest rate (143.4 per 1,000) and Tilbury St Chads the lowest (131.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | Neighbourhood | 8,517 | 1,221 | 143.4 |
| Tilbury St Chads | Neighbourhood | 7,039 | 923 | 131.1 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| 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 Civic Square | 43 |
| On or near Manor Road | 41 |
| On or near St Chad'S Road | 39 |
| On or near Albany Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 761 | 35.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 549 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 311 | 14.5% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 7.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 78 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Tilbury has an estimated population of 15,556. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tilbury sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tilbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.7% |
| Social rented homes | 35.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.1% |
Is Tilbury a safe place to live?
Tilbury recorded 137.8 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (311).
Is crime in Tilbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilbury was up 5% on the year before: 2,144 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,049 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tilbury?
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 Tilbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.