Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded notably higher crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 26 vs 14 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Public order (4), while Southminster has more Violence & sexual offences (9) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 14 vs 26 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Saffron Walden saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Southminster had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 26).