Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS13 · Essex
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS11 · Essex
132
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 132 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in April 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 132, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (35), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 132 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 Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 352).