Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM15 · Thurrock
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickford has less crime — 87 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded notably higher crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 138 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Wickford has more Other theft (7). 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, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 87 vs 138 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Wickford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thurrock saw higher rates of Public order while Wickford had more Other theft. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 138).