Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 31 incidents compared to 8, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Southminster has more 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 Brentwood — 8 vs 31 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southminster had more Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 31).