Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM15 · Thurrock
153
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 153 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 238 vs 153 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 153 vs 238 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 238).