Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 8, a 15.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other crime (1), while Witham has more Public order (22) and Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 8 vs 125 incidents. That is 94% 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 Witham had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 125).