Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RM19 · Thurrock
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island saw somewhat more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 (58 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (11) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 44 vs 58 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 58).