Canvey vs South Woodham Ferrers

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
      20/100
      South Woodham Ferrers Essex Police

      Canvey vs South Woodham Ferrers 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
      20/100
      High Crime
      South Woodham Ferrers
      Essex Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      36.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canvey
      B South Woodham Ferrers
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,773
      679
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,689
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↑11.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canvey
      B South Woodham Ferrers
      Violent Crime
      1,217 ↑11%
      278 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      446 ↑17%
      54 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      142 ↓16%
      44 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↓19%
      23 ↓57%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      15 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      296 ↑14%
      42 ↓13%
      Drugs
      84 ↑31%
      36 ↑89%
      Public Order
      188 ↑21%
      41 ↑21%
      Robbery
      17 ↓11%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓59%
      114 ↑97%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑113%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓7%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑9%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Woodham Ferrers is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 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 South Woodham Ferrers?

      Canvey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,773 crimes in the last 12 months. South Woodham Ferrers has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 679 crimes. South Woodham Ferrers scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canvey vs South Woodham Ferrers?

      Canvey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Woodham Ferrers shows +11.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canvey and South Woodham Ferrers?

      In Canvey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,217 incidents). In South Woodham Ferrers, it is Violent Crime (278 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canvey and South Woodham Ferrers?

      Canvey recorded 446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Woodham Ferrers recorded 54. 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 South Woodham Ferrers?

      Violent crime in Canvey totalled 1,217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 278 in South Woodham Ferrers. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canvey and South Woodham Ferrers 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%). South Woodham Ferrers recorded 609 crimes previously (now 679, +11.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canvey and South Woodham Ferrers?

      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 South Woodham Ferrers has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canvey and South Woodham Ferrers?

      Canvey falls within the Essex Police boundary. South Woodham Ferrers 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 South Woodham Ferrers?

      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 South Woodham Ferrers on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canvey and South Woodham Ferrers. 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.