Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS15 · Essex
219
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS8 · Essex
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basildon has less crime — 219 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon and Canvey Island recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 219 and 238 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 April 2026 Police data, Basildon recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 219 vs 238 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Basildon recorded 97 incidents of this type vs 95 in Canvey Island. Total crime levels were broadly similar.