Harlow vs Southminster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harlow

CM19 · Essex

164

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson15

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 164 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 14, a 11.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Harlow records significantly more (57 vs 9 incidents). 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 164 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Harlow recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 9 in Southminster. Overall, Southminster had fewer total crimes (14 vs 164).

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