Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 116 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Wickford in February 2026 (143 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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 — 116 vs 143 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thurrock saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 143).