Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 15 incidents in February 2026.
Ingatestone recorded notably higher crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 15 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ingatestone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (3), 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 Ingatestone — 8 vs 15 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ingatestone saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 15).