Barking vs Corringham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barking

RM9 · Greater London

508

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences165
  • Anti-social behaviour94
  • Vehicle crime43

Corringham

SS17 · Thurrock

130

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting18
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Barking or Corringham safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Barking and Corringham?

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).

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