Crime Rate in Canvey Island East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canvey Island East

The total recorded crimes in Canvey Island East, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canvey Island East crime rate of 2.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Canvey Island East, encompassing approximately 14,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Canvey Island East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gafzelle Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Kenmore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Linroping Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Canvey Island East?

To understand the safety of Canvey Island East, we need to analyze Canvey Island East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, Canvey Island East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 292 crimes compared to 419.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Canvey Island East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, Canvey Island East had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 310 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Canvey Island East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, Canvey Island East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Canvey Island East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canvey Island East has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total Canvey Island East crimes were 292. The crime rate of Canvey Island East in 2024 was 20.76 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canvey Island East were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.04 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canvey Island East)CrimesRank (Canvey Island East)CrimesRank (Canvey Island East)
Canvey Island Central60 1551 3753 1
Canvey Island South44 4642 1683 2
Canvey Island West56 2622 2656 4
Canvey Island Winter Gardens51 3549 4661 3
St James26 11513 5426 5
Appleton43 5403 9384 7
Boyce34 7418 7401 6
Victoria26 10433 6365 9
St Mary's38 6311 10378 8
St Peter's30 9408 8331 11
Canvey Island North22 12311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 13244 13236 13
St George's10 14174 14215 14

Canvey Island East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202516
February 20256
January 202516
December 202411
November 202410
October 20246
September 202418
August 202420
July 202420
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canvey Island East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Canvey Island East postcode area is presented below.

1. Gafzelle Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Kenmore Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Linroping Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Geylen Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Winterswyk Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Annes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barneveld Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Corsel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elderstep Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Sheldon Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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