Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM17 · Thurrock
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 61 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Canvey Island in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 61, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Other crime (4), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (48) and Anti-social behaviour (26). Canvey Island is below the national average while Thurrock 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 Thurrock — 61 vs 315 incidents. That is 81% 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 Thurrock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Canvey Island recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 315).