Barking vs Corringham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barking

RM6 · Greater London

508

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences199
  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Shoplifting53

Corringham

SS17 · Thurrock

130

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting18
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barking recorded substantially more crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 508 incidents compared to 130, a 3.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Barking records significantly more (199 vs 29 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barking or Corringham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 130 vs 508 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Barking and Corringham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Barking recorded 199 incidents of this type vs 29 in Corringham. Overall, Corringham had fewer total crimes (130 vs 508).

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