Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS4 · Essex
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RM19 · Thurrock
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).