Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickford has less crime — 87 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded notably higher crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 143 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Vehicle crime (15), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and 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 143 incidents. That is 39% 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 Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 143).