Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS15 · Essex
219
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS7 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 58 vs 219 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in April 2026 — 219 incidents compared to 58, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Canvey Island has more Other theft (5). Basildon 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 Basildon — 58 vs 219 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Canvey Island had more Other theft. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 219).