Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SS1 · Southend-on-Sea
762
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 58 vs 762 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in April 2026 — 762 incidents compared to 58, a 13.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (52). Canvey Island is below the national average while Southend-on-Sea is above, making Canvey Island the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 58 vs 762 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Other theft while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 762).