Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS13 · Essex
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 130, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (35), 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 Basildon — 130 vs 352 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Public order while Corringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 352).