Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Basildon has less crime — 230 vs 279 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Basildon in February 2026 (279 vs 230 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 230 vs 279 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.
In February 2026, Basildon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (92 incidents) while Thurrock's was Shoplifting (103 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.