Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 63 incidents in February 2026.
Epping recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 8, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Epping sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (6), while Southminster has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Epping — 8 vs 63 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Epping saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 63).