Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM0 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Stansted Mountfitchet recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 14, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Public order (11). 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 Stansted Mountfitchet — 14 vs 64 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 64).