Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 104 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea and Wickford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 104 and 116 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Other theft (11), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Vehicle crime (10). 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 Wickford — 104 vs 116 incidents. That is 10% 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 Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 116).