North Chelmsford vs Southminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Chelmsford Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Southminster Essex Police

      North Chelmsford vs Southminster Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Chelmsford
      Essex Police
      2,625 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Southminster
      Essex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Chelmsford
      B Southminster
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,625
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,101
      959
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.4%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Chelmsford
      B Southminster
      Violent Crime
      1,274 ↓11%
      483 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      172 ↓14%
      61 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      173 ↓22%
      54 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      152 ↓38%
      46 ↑7%
      Burglary
      100 ↓22%
      17 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↓20%
      69 ↓10%
      Drugs
      72 ↓6%
      27 ↓18%
      Public Order
      156 ↓15%
      70 ↓22%
      Robbery
      19 ↑111%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      226 ↑0%
      54 ↑145%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓62%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓56%
      14 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓25%
      24 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Chelmsford is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Chelmsford safer than Southminster?

      North Chelmsford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,625 crimes in the last 12 months. Southminster has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. North Chelmsford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Chelmsford vs Southminster?

      North Chelmsford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.4% — 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 North Chelmsford and Southminster?

      In North Chelmsford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,274 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 North Chelmsford and Southminster?

      North Chelmsford recorded 172 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 North Chelmsford vs Southminster?

      Violent crime in North Chelmsford totalled 1,274 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 North Chelmsford and Southminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Chelmsford recorded 3,101 crimes (now 2,625, a change of -15.4%). Southminster recorded 959 crimes previously (now 927, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Chelmsford 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. North Chelmsford has a resolution rate of 20% and Southminster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Chelmsford and Southminster?

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

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.