Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS7 · Essex
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 60 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 60, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Canvey Island has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 February 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 60 vs 230 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Canvey Island had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 230).