Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS4 · Essex
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochford has less crime — 52 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Rochford in February 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 52, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41), while Rochford has more Other theft (4). Canvey Island sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rochford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochford recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 52 vs 200 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Rochford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Rochford had more Other theft. Overall, Rochford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 200).