Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS2 · Southend-on-Sea
706
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basildon has less crime — 276 vs 706 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Basildon in April 2026 — 706 incidents compared to 276, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Southend-on-Sea has more Criminal damage & arson (60). 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 — 276 vs 706 incidents. That is 61% 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 Public order while Southend-on-Sea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Basildon recorded fewer total crimes (276 vs 706).