Braintree Central vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Braintree Central Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Braintree Central vs Upminster Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Braintree Central
      Essex Police
      1,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.7% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.2% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Braintree Central
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,411
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,265
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓37.7%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braintree Central
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      637 ↓32%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↓28%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓42%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      93 ↓30%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      65 ↓34%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓48%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      55 ↓30%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      101 ↓44%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      57 ↓69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓52%
      0
      Other Crime
      35 ↓39%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braintree Central safer than Upminster?

      Braintree Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Braintree Central vs Upminster?

      Braintree Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Braintree Central and Upminster?

      In Braintree Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (637 incidents). In Upminster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braintree Central and Upminster?

      Braintree Central recorded 127 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 Braintree Central vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Braintree Central totalled 637 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Braintree Central and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braintree Central recorded 2,265 crimes (now 1,411, a change of -37.7%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braintree Central 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. Braintree Central has a resolution rate of 20% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Braintree Central and Upminster?

      Braintree Central falls within the Essex Police 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 Braintree Central 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 Braintree Central or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braintree Central and Upminster. 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.