Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS14 · Essex
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 279 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon saw somewhat more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 (333 vs 279 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (103). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 279 vs 333 incidents. That is 16% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 333).