Crime in Southminster: statistics, rates and trends
272 crimes were recorded in Southminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southminster
- Questions about crime in Southminster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (153), anti-social behaviour (27) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,069th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Southminster | Maldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 272 | 3,535 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.4 | 51.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,000 | 69,131 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southminster peaked in the year to August 2019 (423 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (216). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 272 | 54.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 216 | 43.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 270 | 54.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 285 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 296 | 59.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 395 | 79.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 391 | 78.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 423 | 84.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 269 | 53.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 127 to 153.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 30.6 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Southminster; the highest is Rochford (85.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashingdon (24.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 574 | 58.4 | +7% |
| Ashingdon | 160 | 24.9 | -54% |
| Rochford | 1,226 | 85.7 | +58% |
| Great Wakering | 365 | 51.2 | -6% |
| Maldon | 1,604 | 67.3 | +24% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 512 | 32.1 | -41% |
| West Mersea | 322 | 45.0 | -17% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 804 | 50.7 | -7% |
Southminster is the one area listed within Southminster, with 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southminster | Neighbourhood | 5,000 | 272 | 54.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Southminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Munsons Alley” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Munsons Alley | 17 |
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near Tattersalls Chase | 15 |
| On or near Steeple Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near The Wellingtons | 11 |
| On or near West House Estate | 10 |
| On or near Woodside | 10 |
| On or near Field Fare Road | 9 |
| On or near Lavender Drive | 9 |
Of the 245 crimes in Southminster with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Southminster has an estimated population of 5,000 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southminster average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Southminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southminster a safe place to live?
Southminster recorded 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,069th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Southminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Southminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southminster was up 26% on the year before: 272 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 216 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southminster?
About 5,000 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southminster?
Southminster is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.