Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM19 · Thurrock
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.
Wickford saw somewhat more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 (87 vs 66 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Wickford — 66 vs 87 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thurrock saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 87).