Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS12 · Essex
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 176 vs 276 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded notably higher crime than Wickford in April 2026 — 276 vs 176 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 176 vs 276 incidents. That is 36% 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 Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 276).