Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
534
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS12 · Essex
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 176 vs 534 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in April 2026 — 534 incidents compared to 176, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (76), 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 176 vs 534 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 534).