Southend-on-Sea vs Thurrock — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Southend-on-Sea

SS9 · Southend-on-Sea

148

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Thurrock

RM16 · Thurrock

148

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Criminal damage & arson17
  • Anti-social behaviour16

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (148) in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 148 and 148 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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?

Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (148 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Southend-on-Sea recorded 52 incidents of this type vs 53 in Thurrock. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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