Braintree Central vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Braintree Central Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Braintree Central vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Braintree Central
      Essex Police
      1,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      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 Braintree Central
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,849
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,104
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braintree Central
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      821 ↓5%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↓5%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      143 ↓16%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      109 ↓24%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      76 ↓17%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      143 ↓24%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      81 ↑31%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      135 ↓21%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      98 ↓37%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓22%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓5%
      0
      Other Crime
      47 ↓10%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braintree Central safer than Upminster?

      Braintree Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,849 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 Braintree Central vs Upminster?

      Braintree Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — 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 Braintree Central and Upminster?

      In Braintree Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (821 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 Braintree Central and Upminster?

      Braintree Central recorded 157 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 821 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 Braintree Central and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braintree Central recorded 2,104 crimes (now 1,849, a change of -12.1%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      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 0% 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.