Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM19 · Thurrock
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Wickford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 116 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thurrock sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Wickford has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Wickford — 66 vs 116 incidents. That is 43% 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 Other theft while Wickford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 116).