Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 8, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (8), 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 Billericay — 8 vs 85 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 85).