Canvey vs Waltham Abbey

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
      11/100
      Waltham Abbey Essex Police

      Canvey vs Waltham Abbey 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Waltham Abbey
      Essex Police
      1,663 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canvey
      B Waltham Abbey
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,773
      1,663
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,689
      1,922
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canvey
      B Waltham Abbey
      Violent Crime
      1,217 ↑11%
      640 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      446 ↑17%
      182 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      142 ↓16%
      90 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↓19%
      162 ↓26%
      Burglary
      62 ↓6%
      54 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      296 ↑14%
      163 ↑2%
      Drugs
      84 ↑31%
      110 ↓3%
      Public Order
      188 ↑21%
      126 ↓2%
      Robbery
      17 ↓11%
      17 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓59%
      53 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑0%
      9 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑113%
      11 ↑10%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓7%
      9 ↓59%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑9%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waltham Abbey is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 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 Waltham Abbey?

      Canvey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,773 crimes in the last 12 months. Waltham Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,663 crimes. Waltham Abbey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canvey vs Waltham Abbey?

      Canvey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waltham Abbey shows -13.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canvey and Waltham Abbey?

      In Canvey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,217 incidents). In Waltham Abbey, it is Violent Crime (640 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canvey and Waltham Abbey?

      Canvey recorded 446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waltham Abbey recorded 182. 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 Waltham Abbey?

      Violent crime in Canvey totalled 1,217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 640 in Waltham Abbey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canvey and Waltham Abbey 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%). Waltham Abbey recorded 1,922 crimes previously (now 1,663, -13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canvey and Waltham Abbey?

      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 Waltham Abbey has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canvey and Waltham Abbey?

      Canvey falls within the Essex Police boundary. Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey?

      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 Waltham Abbey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canvey and Waltham Abbey. 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.