Total Crime Rate
73.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastern Esplanade area has the 9th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Canvey Island East , and the 63rd highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastern Esplanade (SS8 7PQ) in the last 12 months was 73.5 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% higher than the Canvey Island East average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastern Esplanade (SS8 7PQ), the main crime hotspot is near South Parade. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Canvey Island East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheldon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Zealand Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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