Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
486
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM15 · Thurrock
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 138 vs 486 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 486 incidents compared to 138, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (96), while Thurrock has more Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 138 vs 486 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thurrock had more Public order. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 486).