Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 104 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Southend-on-Sea in February 2026 (143 vs 104 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Other theft (11), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Shoplifting (15). 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, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 104 vs 143 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 143).