Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM6 · Greater London
463
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS6 · Essex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 100 vs 463 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Rayleigh in February 2026 — 463 incidents compared to 100, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (58) and Vehicle crime (35), while Rayleigh has more Drugs (11) and Shoplifting (11). Barking sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rayleigh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 100 vs 463 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Rayleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Rayleigh had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 463).