Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS2 · Southend-on-Sea
601
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 61 vs 601 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in February 2026 — 601 incidents compared to 61, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Other crime (4), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (116) and Anti-social behaviour (69). 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 February 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 61 vs 601 incidents. That is 90% 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 Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 601).