Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS1 · Southend-on-Sea
762
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 244 vs 762 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 762 incidents compared to 244, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (52), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 244 vs 762 incidents. That is 68% 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 Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (244 vs 762).