Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS14 · Essex
500
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 500 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Rayleigh in April 2026 — 500 incidents compared to 158, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Rayleigh has more Shoplifting (17). 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, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 158 vs 500 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rayleigh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 500).