Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM19 · Thurrock
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 44, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Shoplifting (16), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (11) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 44 vs 157 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 157).