Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM6 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM19 · Thurrock
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 508 incidents compared to 44, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (86) and Shoplifting (53), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (11) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Barking sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thurrock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 44 vs 508 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 508).