Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS14 · Essex
334
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 116 vs 334 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 116, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Wickford has more Vehicle crime (10). 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 116 vs 334 incidents. That is 65% 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 Wickford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 334).