Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SS12 · Essex
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 176 incidents in April 2026.
Rayleigh and Wickford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 158 and 176 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Wickford — 158 vs 176 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rayleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 176).