Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thorpe Leas area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central , and the 124th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thorpe Leas (SS8 0BA) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 64.6% lower than the Canvey Island Central average (99.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thorpe Leas (SS8 0BA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 28 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Windsor Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Canvey Island Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Western Esplanade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Driveway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leigh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Leigh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leigh Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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