WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Essex Police Police

canvey island east Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for canvey island east, localized within castle point.

Total Crimes

24
trending_up +14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.73per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,118

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Vehicle Crime2
Public Order1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shellbeach Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Marine Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near St Annes Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Taranto Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Park Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Gafzelle Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Henson Avenue Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Elderstep Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Geylen Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Chapman Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within castle point district.

Local Rank

#6safest in castle point

City Average

56.09per 1k

Local Policing

Canvey

Essex Police

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Local Priorities

We are running a three month operation , Project Vigilant, using funds provided by the government, to increase our presence in the night time economy in places where women and girls do not feel safe.

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

The operation involves the deployment of plain clothes and uniformed officers to identify and intercept those who might be displaying concerning behaviour and prevent offending whilst building our intelligence picture and dealing proactively with any identified offending.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

We remain working in close partnership with the local CSP team on issues such as anti-social behaviour around the Knightswick and one way system on Canvey.

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

Officers are directed to include patrols in this area as part of their daily deployments and when offenders are identified, we work closely with partner agencies to help those involved see how their actions are affecting other and prevent re-occurrence.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Anti social behaviour can seriously affect quality of life. We, patrol known hotspots using the latest intelligence. Enforce the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on Canvey. Work with council partners to prevent issues from escalating and support victims and help resolve problems quickly.

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

By focusing on early intervention and partnership working, we aim to keep our communities safe and confident.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Engagement Events

MAY16

Let's Talk - Walk & Talk - Knightswick Centre

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Let’s talk

Join us for a walk and talk...

- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address antisocial behaviour and catch criminals.
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Meet on Furtherwick Road outside the Knightswick Centre, Canvey Island SS8 7AD

JUN6

Let's Walk & Talk! Town Centre, Canvey Island

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Join our officers for a chat as we conduct foot patrol in key areas, to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour

schedule

4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Outside Knightswick centre - Furtherwick Road Canvey Island

JUN15

Let's Walk & Talk! Town Centre, Canvey Island

meeting

Join our officers for a chat as we conduct foot patrol in key areas, to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour

schedule

4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Outside Knightswick centre - Furtherwick Road Canvey Island

JUN23

Let's Talk! Town Centre, Canvey Island

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Join our officers for a chat at our pop up Police station

schedule

11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Knightswick centre - Furtherwick Road Canvey Island

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