Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS15 · Essex
219
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 219 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded notably higher crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 219 vs 130 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Corringham has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 130 vs 219 incidents. That is 41% 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 Corringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 219).