Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS17 · Thurrock
145
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Corringham has less crime — 145 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Corringham in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 145, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Corringham has more Shoplifting (29). 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, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 145 vs 487 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Corringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 487).