Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
234
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 234 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island and Thurrock recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 238 and 234 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (73). 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 234 vs 238 incidents. That is 2% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (234 vs 238).