A 17-year-old from Tilbury has been banned from several areas across the borough and ordered to engage with support services, following a joint operation between Thurrock Council and Essex Police. 

The youth (who cannot be named because of his age) was subject to an anti-social behaviour (ASB) injunction at a court hearing on Tuesday, 22 July. The injunction, which includes a power of arrest, will last for one year and aims to curb persistent offending and reduce disruption to the local community. 

As part of the injunction, he must attend sessions with Thurrock Youth Justice Service, which will work to improve his behaviour and prevent further offending in the future. He is also restricted from entering specific locations unless accompanied by an adult, commuting to college, or attending appointments. 

These locations include:

• Two schools and shops on the south side of Calcutta Road in Tilbury
• Tilbury Town rail station
• Grays High Street, George Street, Clarence Road, Morrisons, and Grays Shopping Centre

The young person is also prohibited from behaving in any way that could cause alarm, harassment, or distress to others. Breaching the injunction could result in arrest and further court action. 

Cllr Lynn Worrall, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: "This kind of outcome is best for everybody. It helps the young person to change their behaviour and get their life back on the right track, as well as reducing instances of anti-social behaviour so that residents can enjoy their homes and lives in peace."

PC Curtis Price from Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Anti-social behaviour injunctions which include the power of arrest are quite rare, but the court clearly felt it was justified in this case. 

"The youth has a history of offending and has refused to engage with police or council services and this is the next step for us in working to address his offending behaviour and diverting him from it." 

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This action is part of Operation Valour, a long-running partnership between Thurrock Council and Essex Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in Tilbury. Since its launch, the council has issued 35 tenancy warnings and continues to work closely with families and young people to encourage positive change. 

A second ASB injunction has also been secured, and two criminal behaviour orders are currently being pursued through the courts. If granted and breached, these could lead to fines or imprisonment. 

PC Price added: "Neighbourhood policing officers and the council teams have identified the people who are responsible for a lot of the anti-social behaviour and crime in the area and we have got to know some of them very well. 

"This close working with the council, focusing on the small number of prolific offenders in Tilbury, has definitely produced results, with fewer crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour." 

Essex Police report that between May 2024 to May 2025, Tilbury saw 69 fewer crimes recorded – a 3.8% reduction in comparison to the previous 12 months.

The same period saw:

• a 7% drop in anti-social behaviour incidents 
• a 15.7% decrease in criminal damage and arson 
• 4.5% fewer drug offences 
• a 6.4% reduction in public order offences 
• a 6.1% drop in violent offences 

For more information on how to report Anti-Social Behaviour in Thurrock, visit: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/anti-social-behaviour/dealing-with-anti-social-behaviour