Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM17 · Thurrock
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickford has less crime — 87 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 87, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Wickford has more Other theft (7). Thurrock sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 87 vs 315 incidents. That is 72% 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 while Wickford had more Other theft. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 315).