Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM19 · Thurrock
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SS11 · Essex
132
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 132 incidents in April 2026.
Wickford recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 44, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (11), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Wickford — 44 vs 132 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Thurrock saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 132).