Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Canvey Island has less crime — 238 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island and Thurrock recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 238 and 244 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Canvey Island recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 238 vs 244 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Canvey Island recorded 95 incidents of this type vs 77 in Thurrock. Total crime levels were broadly similar.