Cambridge South vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cambridge South Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Cambridge South vs Upminster Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge South
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      2,694 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge South
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,694
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,113
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge South
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      880 ↓6%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      431 ↓3%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      170 ↓30%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓23%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      131 ↑2%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      184 ↓23%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      181 ↑353%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      169 ↓23%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      23 ↓15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      186 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      121 ↓35%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑31%
      0
      Other Crime
      46 ↓35%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge South safer than Upminster?

      Cambridge South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,694 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge South vs Upminster?

      Cambridge South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cambridge South and Upminster?

      In Cambridge South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (880 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge South and Upminster?

      Cambridge South recorded 431 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 13. 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 Cambridge South vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Cambridge South totalled 880 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge South and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge South recorded 3,113 crimes (now 2,694, a change of -13.5%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge South and Upminster?

      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. Cambridge South has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cambridge South and Upminster?

      Cambridge South falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Upminster is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cambridge South and Upminster?

      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 Cambridge South or Upminster on a crime map?

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

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