Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RM19 · Thurrock
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 146 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Burglary (20), while Thurrock has more 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 66 vs 146 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Thurrock 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 while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 146).