Canvey vs Hadleigh

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Canvey Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Hadleigh Essex Police

      Canvey vs Hadleigh Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Canvey
      Essex Police
      2,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hadleigh
      Essex Police
      668 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canvey
      B Hadleigh
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,773
      668
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,689
      851
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓21.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canvey
      B Hadleigh
      Violent Crime
      1,217 ↑11%
      294 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      446 ↑17%
      55 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      142 ↓16%
      31 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↓19%
      31 ↓58%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      35 ↑52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      296 ↑14%
      63 ↓2%
      Drugs
      84 ↑31%
      31 ↑24%
      Public Order
      188 ↑21%
      37 ↓33%
      Robbery
      17 ↓11%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓59%
      58 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑113%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓7%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑9%
      13 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hadleigh is the safer choice — scoring 23/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canvey safer than Hadleigh?

      Canvey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,773 crimes in the last 12 months. Hadleigh has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 668 crimes. Hadleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canvey vs Hadleigh?

      Canvey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hadleigh shows -21.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canvey and Hadleigh?

      In Canvey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,217 incidents). In Hadleigh, it is Violent Crime (294 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canvey and Hadleigh?

      Canvey recorded 446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hadleigh recorded 55. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Canvey vs Hadleigh?

      Violent crime in Canvey totalled 1,217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 294 in Hadleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canvey and Hadleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canvey recorded 2,689 crimes (now 2,773, a change of +3.1%). Hadleigh recorded 851 crimes previously (now 668, -21.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canvey and Hadleigh?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Canvey has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Hadleigh has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canvey and Hadleigh?

      Canvey falls within the Essex Police boundary. Hadleigh is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Canvey and Hadleigh?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Canvey or Hadleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canvey and Hadleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.