Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
486
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 116 vs 486 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 486 incidents compared to 116, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (96), while Wickford has more Vehicle crime (10). 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 116 vs 486 incidents. That is 76% 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 Wickford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 486).