Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 146 vs 279 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded notably higher crime than Southend-on-Sea in February 2026 — 279 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southend-on-Sea sees higher rates of Burglary (20) and Other theft (13), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (103) and Anti-social behaviour (26). 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 Thurrock — 146 vs 279 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southend-on-Sea saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Thurrock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 279).