Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM17 · Thurrock
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 104 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Southend-on-Sea in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 104, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Other theft (11), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (48) and Anti-social behaviour (26). Southend-on-Sea is below the national average while Thurrock is above, making Southend-on-Sea the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 104 vs 315 incidents. That is 67% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 315).