Thurrock vs Wickford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Thurrock

RM19 · Thurrock

66

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Vehicle crime10
  • Other theft7

Wickford

SS11 · Essex

87

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Other theft7

Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Thurrock or Wickford safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Thurrock and Wickford?

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).

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