Crime in Southminster: statistics, rates and trends
250 crimes were recorded in Southminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Southminster
- Types of crime in Southminster
- Southminster compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Southminster
- Streets with the most crime in Southminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southminster
- Population and deprivation in Southminster
- Questions about crime in Southminster
- About this data
250 crimes were recorded in Southminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Southminster has the 1,153rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southminster | Maldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 250 | 3,456 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,000 | 69,131 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southminster was highest in the year to July 2019 (416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (216). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 250 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 216 | 43.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 274 | 54.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 286 | 57.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 294 | 58.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 403 | 80.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 396 | 79.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 416 | 83.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 259 | 51.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southminster over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 27.8 | 0.81 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.2 | 0.27 | +31% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -29% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +167% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +11% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +250% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -45% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.30 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southminster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southminster recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southminster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southminster recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southminster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southminster recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southminster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southminster recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southminster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southminster recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southminster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southminster recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southminster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southminster recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southminster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southminster recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southminster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southminster recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southminster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southminster recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southminster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southminster recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southminster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southminster recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southminster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southminster recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Southminster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southminster.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 556 | 56.6 | +13% |
| Ashingdon | 171 | 26.7 | -47% |
| Rochford | 1,203 | 84.1 | +68% |
| Great Wakering | 366 | 51.4 | +3% |
| Maldon | 1,576 | 66.2 | +32% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 504 | 31.6 | -37% |
| West Mersea | 335 | 46.8 | -6% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 785 | 49.5 | -1% |
1 areas within Southminster, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Southminster had the highest rate (50.0 per 1,000) and Southminster the lowest (50.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southminster | Neighbourhood | 5,000 | 250 | 50.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Southminster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Munsons Alley | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Steeple Road | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Regents Close | 10 |
| On or near Tattersalls Chase | 10 |
| On or near The Wellingtons | 10 |
| On or near West House Estate | 10 |
| On or near New Moor Close | 9 |
| On or near Field Fare Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southminster over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 40.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 11.2% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Southminster has an estimated population of 5,000. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southminster sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southminster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Southminster a safe place to live?
Southminster recorded 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Southminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Southminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southminster was up 16% on the year before: 250 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 216 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southminster?
Southminster is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Southminster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.