Canvey Island Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 38,268, Canvey Island recorded 232 crimes in October 2025 — equivalent to one crime for every 165 residents over the month. This total translates to a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41% of all reported incidents (95 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16%, 37 cases) and other theft (11.2%, 26 cases). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with the area's character as a coastal built-up area, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced the distribution of violent and public order offences. The UK comparison reveals that Canvey Island's performance is better than the national average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (21% below UK average) and shoplifting (68% below UK average). However, 'other theft' remains 35% above the UK rate, indicating a localised challenge in this category. The overall stability in the crime rate — down only 1.8% from the previous month — suggests that while specific categories may fluctuate, the area maintains a generally consistent level of safety relative to national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 271.4% rise in 'other theft' crimes, increasing from 7 to 26 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in the dataset. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in 'possession of weapons' cases, may partly explain the shift in crime mix toward property-related offences. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), a decline that aligns with seasonal patterns as Halloween and darker evenings typically reduce outdoor activity. The area's performance in specific categories highlights its distinct profile: violence and sexual offences (41% of total crimes) remain the most common category, yet this rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 21% below the UK figure, suggesting effective community policing or a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in local neighbourhoods.

Canvey Island's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 1.8% from 6.2 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns, though localized fluctuations in specific categories are evident. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 7 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to the UK average, underscores the relatively safe environment in Canvey Island. When scaled to the population of 38,268, the 232 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of daily life, though the distribution across crime types reveals areas for deeper analysis. The stable rate contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area's performance as consistently below national levels.