Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS15 · Essex
219
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
534
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basildon has less crime — 219 vs 534 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Basildon in April 2026 — 534 vs 219 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (76). 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 April 2026 Police data, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 219 vs 534 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Basildon recorded fewer total crimes (219 vs 534).