Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS15 · Essex
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS8 · Essex
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 200 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon and Canvey Island recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 203 and 200 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 February 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 200 vs 203 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Basildon recorded 96 incidents of this type vs 76 in Canvey Island. Total crime levels were broadly similar.