Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM8 · Greater London
550
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS7 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 58 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 58, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Canvey Island has more Other theft (5). Barking sits above the national average for recorded crime while Canvey Island is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 58 vs 550 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Canvey Island had more Other theft. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 550).