Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM10 · Greater London
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM15 · Thurrock
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 138 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 363 incidents compared to 138, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (34), while Thurrock has more Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 138 vs 363 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Public order. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 363).