Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 279 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 487 vs 279 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (103). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 279 vs 487 incidents. That is 43% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 487).