Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM8 · Greater London
501
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 143 vs 501 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 501 incidents compared to 143, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (80) and Vehicle crime (45), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 143 vs 501 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 501).