Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 276 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded notably higher crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 276 vs 130 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (21), 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 276 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Public order while Corringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 276).