Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM19 · Thurrock
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Rayleigh recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 100 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Drugs (11) and Shoplifting (11), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (10) and Anti-social behaviour (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Rayleigh — 66 vs 100 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rayleigh saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 100).