Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM4 · Essex
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stapleford Abbotts has less crime — 2 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Stapleford Abbotts in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 2, a 71.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stapleford Abbotts sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Shoplifting (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, Stapleford Abbotts recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 2 vs 143 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Stapleford Abbotts is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stapleford Abbotts saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Stapleford Abbotts recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 143).