Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Braintree recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 14, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Southminster has more 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 Braintree — 14 vs 68 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Other theft while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 68).