Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS13 · Essex
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS2 · Southend-on-Sea
601
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Basildon has less crime — 268 vs 601 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Basildon in February 2026 — 601 vs 268 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Southend-on-Sea has more Anti-social behaviour (69). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 268 vs 601 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southend-on-Sea had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Basildon recorded fewer total crimes (268 vs 601).