Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM0 · Essex
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southminster has less crime — 8 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Southminster in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 8, a 18.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Other theft (14), while Southminster has more Other crime (1). 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 Haverhill — 8 vs 146 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Southminster is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Other theft while Southminster had more Other crime. Overall, Southminster recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 146).