Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 508 incidents compared to 130, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (43), while Corringham has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 130 vs 508 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Corringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 508).