Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 133 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 133, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (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 — 133 vs 487 incidents. That is 73% 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 Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 487).