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Crime in Southminster

Southminster had 100 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 16 Maldon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 130% above the middle Maldon area. Crime was up 69% on the three months before.

CM0, Maldon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Southminster

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82.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 16Maldon rank1st is the highest rate
+69%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common56 in 3 months

Month by month

24 Mar 12 Apr 23 May 22 Jun 35 Jul 43 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Southminster. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5656%
anti-social behaviour1919%
theft77%
criminal damage66%
other crime44%
vehicle crime33%
public order33%
robbery22%

Southminster against Maldon

TypeSouthminster per 1,000Middle Maldon areaChange
Violence46.424.9▲ 65%
Burglary00.9–
Vehicle crime2.51–
Anti-social behaviour15.74.8–
Theft and robbery7.55–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burnham-on-Crouch83.6▲ 53%
Southminster82.8▲ 69%
Tillingham36▲ 40%
Maylandsea31▼ 3%
Mayland30▲ 4%
St Lawrence10.4–
See every Maldon area ranked on the crime in Maldon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Southminster a safe area?

Southminster had about 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 16 Maldon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southminster?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (56), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and theft (7).