Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM10 · Greater London
463
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 463 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Rayleigh in April 2026 — 463 incidents compared to 158, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Rayleigh has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 158 vs 463 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rayleigh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 463).