Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM10 · Greater London
463
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS12 · Essex
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 176 vs 463 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in April 2026 — 463 incidents compared to 176, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 176 vs 463 incidents. That is 62% 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 Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 463).