Total Crime Rate
79.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodhurst Road area has the 26th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central , and the 59th highest 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 Woodhurst Road (SS8 0HB) in the last 12 months was 79.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.2% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -91.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 58.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodhurst Road (SS8 0HB), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Canvey Island Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Grasmere Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | New Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Redwoods | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodhurst Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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