Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM0 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 14, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19), while Southminster has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 14 vs 173 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood 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 173).