Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 14, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Southminster has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 14 vs 98 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Southminster had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 98).