Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS14 · Essex
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 143 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 333 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35) and Criminal damage & arson (25), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (15) and Vehicle crime (15). 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 Basildon — 143 vs 333 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Thurrock had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 333).