Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Stansted Mountfitchet recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 8, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other crime (1), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Other theft (7) and Shoplifting (4). 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 Stansted Mountfitchet — 8 vs 25 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other crime while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 25).