Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
145
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Corringham has less crime — 145 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Corringham and Southend-on-Sea recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 145 and 146 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Southend-on-Sea has more Burglary (20) and Other theft (13). 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, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 145 vs 146 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corringham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Southend-on-Sea had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 146).