Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM0 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southminster has less crime — 14 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 14, a 11.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Witham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southminster recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 14 vs 164 incidents. That is 91% 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 Witham had more Public order. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 164).