Chafford Hundred and Grays vs Southminster

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Chafford Hundred and Grays Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Southminster Essex Police

      Chafford Hundred and Grays vs Southminster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Chafford Hundred and Grays
      Essex Police
      4,898 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Southminster
      Essex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chafford Hundred and Grays
      B Southminster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,898
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,079
      959
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chafford Hundred and Grays
      B Southminster
      Violent Crime
      1,642 ↑0%
      483 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      488 ↑6%
      61 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      321 ↓6%
      54 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      452 ↓9%
      46 ↑7%
      Burglary
      131 ↑1%
      17 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      403 ↓7%
      69 ↓10%
      Drugs
      294 ↑39%
      27 ↓18%
      Public Order
      370 ↑1%
      70 ↓22%
      Robbery
      52 ↓7%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      505 ↓28%
      54 ↑145%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      53 ↑4%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑20%
      14 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      97 ↑9%
      24 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chafford Hundred and Grays is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chafford Hundred and Grays safer than Southminster?

      Chafford Hundred and Grays has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,898 crimes in the last 12 months. Southminster has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. Chafford Hundred and Grays scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chafford Hundred and Grays vs Southminster?

      Chafford Hundred and Grays shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southminster shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster?

      In Chafford Hundred and Grays, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,642 incidents). In Southminster, it is Violent Crime (483 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster?

      Chafford Hundred and Grays recorded 488 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southminster recorded 61. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Chafford Hundred and Grays vs Southminster?

      Violent crime in Chafford Hundred and Grays totalled 1,642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 483 in Southminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chafford Hundred and Grays recorded 5,079 crimes (now 4,898, a change of -3.6%). Southminster recorded 959 crimes previously (now 927, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chafford Hundred and Grays has a resolution rate of 37.8% and Southminster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster?

      Chafford Hundred and Grays falls within the Essex Police boundary. Southminster is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Chafford Hundred and Grays or Southminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chafford Hundred and Grays and Southminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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