Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM18 · Thurrock
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 116 vs 133 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock and Wickford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 133 and 116 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wickford has more Vehicle crime (10). 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 133 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thurrock saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 133).