Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM6 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM16 · Thurrock
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 148 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 508 incidents compared to 148, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 148 vs 508 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 508).