Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickford has less crime — 87 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Rayleigh and Wickford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 100 and 87 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Drugs (11) and Shoplifting (11), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Other theft (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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Rayleigh — 87 vs 100 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Wickford 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 Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 100).