Rochford vs Thurrock — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rochford

SS4 · Essex

77

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Thurrock

RM19 · Thurrock

44

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Vehicle crime11
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rochford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 77 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rochford or Thurrock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Rochford — 44 vs 77 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 77).

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