Canvey Island Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw an unexpected surge in 'Other crime' on Canvey Island, a built-up area within Castle Point, with the category rising by 175% compared to the previous month. This anomaly stands out against a broader crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which remains 9.6% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The data highlights a combination of local conditions and seasonal influences, with the month’s darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night likely contributing to a rise in unclassified incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.1% of all crimes, though they were 9% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 16.7% of incidents, with its rate 4% above the national benchmark, possibly linked to the area’s proximity to transport routes and commercial zones. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a 51% increase above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s coastal geography and the seasonal use of open spaces. The seasonal context of November, marked by both the commercial rush of Black Friday and the community-focused events of Bonfire Night, appears to have had a mixed impact, with some categories rising while others, like 'Other theft,' declined significantly. The overall crime picture suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where 'Other crime' is concentrated, alongside continued monitoring of property-related offences that saw a notable rise in burglary. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within the specific characteristics of Canvey Island, a low-density built-up area where the interplay of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces may shape crime patterns in ways distinct from larger urban centres.

The most striking change in November 2025 was the 175% increase in 'Other crime,' rising from four to 11 incidents. This category, which includes offences not otherwise classified, saw a sharp uptick that outpaced all other categories. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 133.3% (from three to seven), indicating a possible shift in focus toward property-related crimes despite the overall rate remaining below the UK average. In contrast, 'Other theft' fell by 65.4% (from 26 to nine), a decline that may reflect the impact of Black Friday shopping, which typically sees a spike in retail crime but appears to have had an inverse effect here. Violence and sexual offences remained 9% above the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting that the area’s crime profile continues to be shaped by local factors such as the presence of anti-social behaviour hotspots near transport hubs and public spaces.

Canvey Island's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 8.7% from the previous month, climbing to 6.6 per 1,000 residents from 6.1 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 38,268. Daily crime counts averaged eight incidents per day, a number that, while lower than many urban areas, highlights the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a need to monitor patterns linked to seasonal factors like dark evenings and holiday shopping activity, which may influence both property and violent crime trends.