Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 244 vs 276 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon and Thurrock recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 276 and 244 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (33). 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 244 vs 276 incidents. That is 12% 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 Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (244 vs 276).