Canvey vs Rayleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Canvey Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rayleigh Essex Police

      Canvey vs Rayleigh 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rayleigh
      Essex Police
      1,569 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canvey
      B Rayleigh
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,773
      1,569
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,689
      1,689
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canvey
      B Rayleigh
      Violent Crime
      1,217 ↑11%
      721 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      446 ↑17%
      145 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      142 ↓16%
      89 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↓19%
      101 ↓17%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      71 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      296 ↑14%
      124 ↑23%
      Drugs
      84 ↑31%
      55 ↑20%
      Public Order
      188 ↑21%
      84 ↓40%
      Robbery
      17 ↓11%
      8 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓59%
      108 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑0%
      4 ↓79%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑113%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓7%
      17 ↓37%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑9%
      39 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rayleigh is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canvey safer than Rayleigh?

      Canvey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,773 crimes in the last 12 months. Rayleigh has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,569 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canvey vs Rayleigh?

      Canvey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rayleigh shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Canvey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,217 incidents). In Rayleigh, it is Violent Crime (721 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Canvey recorded 446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rayleigh recorded 145. 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 Rayleigh?

      Violent crime in Canvey totalled 1,217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 721 in Rayleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canvey and Rayleigh 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%). Rayleigh recorded 1,689 crimes previously (now 1,569, -7.1%).

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

      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 Rayleigh has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canvey and Rayleigh?

      Canvey falls within the Essex Police boundary. Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh?

      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 Rayleigh on a crime map?

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

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