Harlow vs Southminster — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Harlow

CM17 · Essex

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences43
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Vehicle crime15

Southminster

CM0 · Essex

14

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 14, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Southminster has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harlow or Southminster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 14 vs 108 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Harlow and Southminster?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 108).

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