Crime Rate in Canvey Island West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canvey Island West

The total recorded crimes in Canvey Island West, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canvey Island West crime rate of 15.03 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 West, encompassing approximately 3,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Canvey Island West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southwick Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Runwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Haven Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Canvey Island West?

To understand the safety of Canvey Island West, we need to analyze Canvey Island West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 622 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canvey Island West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, Canvey Island West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Castle Point average, with 656 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canvey Island West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, Canvey Island West 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 West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canvey Island West has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 15.03 ranking 2th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total Canvey Island West crimes were 622. The crime rate of Canvey Island West in 2024 was 166.99 (year) or 13.92 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canvey Island West were around 656 crimes with yearly crime rate of 176.12 (year) or 14.68 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canvey Island West)CrimesRank (Canvey Island West)CrimesRank (Canvey Island West)
Canvey Island Central60 1551 3753 1
Canvey Island South44 4642 1683 2
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202516
March 202525
February 202512
January 202515
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
July 202410
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 202516
December 202414
November 202418
October 202435
September 202416
August 202412
July 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20243
June 20242

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
January 202521
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 202418
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Canvey Island West in May 2025

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

1. Southwick Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Runwood Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Haven Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Christophers Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Winter Gardens Path (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Picketts (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Haarlem Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Batavia Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Holland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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