Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 29 incidents in February 2026.
Sawbridgeworth recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 8, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sawbridgeworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Other theft (2), 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 Sawbridgeworth — 8 vs 29 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sawbridgeworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 29).