Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM4 · Essex
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stapleford Abbotts has less crime — 2 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Stapleford Abbotts in February 2026 — 200 incidents compared to 2, a 100.0x difference. Canvey Island sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stapleford Abbotts is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stapleford Abbotts recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 2 vs 200 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Stapleford Abbotts is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Canvey Island's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (76 incidents) while Stapleford Abbotts's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.