The total recorded crimes in Southminster, Maldon, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southminster crime rate of 5.75 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Maldon.
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 areas in the Maldon.
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Southminster) | Crimes | Rank (Southminster) | Crimes | Rank (Southminster) | |
| Maldon North | NA | NA | 703 | 1 | 626 | 1 |
| Maldon West | NA | NA | 321 | 2 | 393 | 2 |
| Heybridge West | NA | NA | 286 | 4 | 286 | 3 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch South | NA | NA | 269 | 5 | 269 | 5 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch North | NA | NA | 243 | 7 | 220 | 6 |
| Maldon East | NA | NA | 255 | 6 | 211 | 7 |
| Althorne | NA | NA | 191 | 9 | 193 | 8 |
| Mayland | NA | NA | 215 | 8 | 185 | 9 |
| Heybridge East | NA | NA | 147 | 10 | 139 | 10 |
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | NA | NA | 118 | 14 | 137 | 11 |
| Purleigh | NA | NA | 132 | 11 | 121 | 14 |
| Maldon South | NA | NA | 130 | 12 | 134 | 12 |
| Wickham Bishops and Woodham | NA | NA | 127 | 13 | 132 | 13 |
| Tillingham | NA | NA | 115 | 15 | 111 | 15 |
| Great Totham | NA | NA | 94 | 16 | 108 | 16 |
| Tollesbury | NA | NA | 48 | 17 | 38 | 17 |
February 2026 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
| July 2025 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 17 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southminster postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |