Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS6 · Essex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 61 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Rayleigh recorded notably higher crime than Canvey Island in February 2026 — 100 vs 61 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Other crime (4), while Rayleigh has more Drugs (11) and Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Rayleigh — 61 vs 100 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other crime while Rayleigh had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 100).