Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
72
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
RM1 · Greater London
547
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 72 vs 547 incidents in March 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in March 2026 — 547 incidents compared to 72, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Romford has more Shoplifting (53). Canvey Island is below the national average while Romford is above, making Canvey Island the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 72 vs 547 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Other theft while Romford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 547).