Crime Rate in Southminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southminster

The total recorded crimes in Southminster, Maldon, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southminster crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southminster, encompassing approximately 1,392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southminster Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Buttercup Way with total crimes: 2
  • West House Estate with total crimes: 2
  • Kings Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southminster?

To understand the safety of Southminster, we need to analyze Southminster crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maldon:

    • In 2024, Southminster reported a higher crime volume than the Maldon average, with 305 crimes compared to 218. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southminster witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southminster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Maldon average, with 278 crimes compared to 211. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southminster witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maldon, Southminster has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Southminster Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southminster has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 15.80 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Maldon, UK

In 2024, the total Southminster crimes were 305. The crime rate of Southminster in 2024 was 219.06 (year) or 18.26 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Maldon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southminster were around 278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 199.67 (year) or 16.64 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Maldon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)CrimesRank (Maldon)
Maldon North40 1703 1626 1
Maldon West22 4321 2393 2
Heybridge West26 2286 4286 3
Burnham-on-Crouch South11 10269 5269 5
Wickham Bishops and Woodham16 5127 13132 13
Burnham-on-Crouch North15 6243 7220 6
Maldon East8 14255 6211 7
Mayland15 7215 8185 9
Althorne13 8191 9193 8
Heybridge East11 9147 10139 10
Tolleshunt D'Arcy10 11118 14137 11
Purleigh6 16132 11121 14
Maldon South10 13130 12134 12
Great Totham10 1294 16108 16
Tillingham7 15115 15111 15
Tollesbury4 1748 1738 17

Southminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248
April 202415

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Southminster in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southminster postcode area is presented below.

1. Buttercup Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West House Estate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Kings Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Homefield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. New Moor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lavender Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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