Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS8 · Essex
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 60 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in February 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 60, a 3.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Canvey Island records significantly more (76 vs 30 incidents). Canvey Island is below the national average while Canvey Island is above, making Canvey Island the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 60 vs 200 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Canvey Island recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 76 in Canvey Island. Overall, Canvey Island had fewer total crimes (60 vs 200).