Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS13 · Essex
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 143 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 268 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (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 Basildon — 143 vs 268 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 268).