Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS4 · Essex
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochford has less crime — 52 vs 61 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island saw somewhat more crime than Rochford in February 2026 (61 vs 52 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Other crime (4), while Rochford has more Other theft (4) and Public order (4). 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, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 52 vs 61 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Rochford 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 Rochford had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 61).