Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM8 · Greater London
550
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS4 · Essex
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rochford has less crime — 77 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Rochford in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 77, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Rochford has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Barking sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rochford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 77 vs 550 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Rochford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rochford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 550).