Southend-on-Sea vs Thurrock — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Southend-on-Sea

SS3 · Southend-on-Sea

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Shoplifting16

Thurrock

RM20 · Thurrock

234

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting73
  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 157 vs 234 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Southend-on-Sea in April 2026 (234 vs 157 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southend-on-Sea or Thurrock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 157 vs 234 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock?

In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (69 incidents) while Thurrock's was Shoplifting (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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