Rayleigh vs Thurrock — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Rayleigh

SS6 · Essex

158

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Shoplifting17

Thurrock

RM20 · Thurrock

234

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting73
  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 234 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Rayleigh in April 2026 (234 vs 158 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rayleigh or Thurrock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 158 vs 234 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Rayleigh and Thurrock?

In April 2026, Rayleigh's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (63 incidents) while Thurrock's was Shoplifting (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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