Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 8, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Vehicle crime (6), 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 Harlow — 8 vs 68 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Southminster had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 68).