Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
200
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 133 vs 200 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 200 vs 133 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 133 vs 200 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Public order while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 200).