Crime Rates at Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9YA

Norfolk Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central , and the 16th 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 Norfolk Close (SS8 9YA) in the last 12 months was 10.3 per 1,000 residents and was 89.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norfolk Close (SS8 9YA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hilversum Way, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Genk Close (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.