Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS13 · Essex
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM19 · Thurrock
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 66, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (10) and Other theft (7). Basildon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thurrock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 66 vs 268 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 268).