Halstead North vs Southminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Halstead North Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Southminster Essex Police

      Halstead North vs Southminster Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Halstead North
      Essex Police
      571 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      42.9% 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 Halstead North
      B Southminster
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      571
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      708
      959
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halstead North
      B Southminster
      Violent Crime
      262 ↓12%
      483 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓38%
      61 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      59 ↓34%
      54 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑38%
      46 ↑7%
      Burglary
      42 ↓31%
      17 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓35%
      69 ↓10%
      Drugs
      16 ↓16%
      27 ↓18%
      Public Order
      40 ↓20%
      70 ↓22%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓64%
      54 ↑145%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      14 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑44%
      24 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Halstead North is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halstead North safer than Southminster?

      Halstead North has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 571 crimes in the last 12 months. Southminster has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. Halstead North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halstead North vs Southminster?

      Halstead North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — 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 Halstead North and Southminster?

      In Halstead North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 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 Halstead North and Southminster?

      Halstead North recorded 29 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 Halstead North vs Southminster?

      Violent crime in Halstead North totalled 262 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 Halstead North and Southminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halstead North recorded 708 crimes (now 571, a change of -19.4%). Southminster recorded 959 crimes previously (now 927, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halstead North 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. Halstead North has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Southminster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halstead North and Southminster?

      Halstead North 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 Halstead North 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 Halstead North or Southminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halstead North 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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