Crime Rate in Canvey Island South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canvey Island South

The total recorded crimes in Canvey Island South, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canvey Island South crime rate of 2.58 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 South, encompassing approximately 17,041 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Canvey Island South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Whiteways with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Canvey Island South?

To understand the safety of Canvey Island South, we need to analyze Canvey Island South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 642 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canvey Island South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, Canvey Island South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Castle Point average, with 683 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canvey Island South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, Canvey Island South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Canvey Island South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canvey Island South has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total Canvey Island South crimes were 642. The crime rate of Canvey Island South in 2024 was 37.67 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canvey Island South were around 683 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.08 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canvey Island South)CrimesRank (Canvey Island South)CrimesRank (Canvey Island South)
Canvey Island Central60 1551 3753 1
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 East30 8292 12310 12
Canvey Island North22 12311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 13244 13236 13
St George's10 14174 14215 14

Canvey Island South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202515
February 202522
January 202528
December 202418
November 202424
October 202414
September 202424
August 202435
July 202415
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
December 20248
November 202413
October 202411
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canvey Island South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whiteways (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Herbert Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hilbery Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Compton Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. May Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ashingdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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