Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
145
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS4 · Essex
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochford has less crime — 52 vs 145 incidents in February 2026.
Corringham recorded substantially more crime than Rochford in February 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 52, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Rochford has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Corringham — 52 vs 145 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Rochford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corringham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rochford had more Other theft. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 145).