Brentwood South vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Brentwood South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Brentwood South vs Upminster Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Brentwood South
      Essex Police
      980 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      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 Brentwood South
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      980
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,277
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentwood South
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      367 ↓5%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↓14%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓35%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓41%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      41 ↓56%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↑14%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      63 ↓27%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      57 ↓28%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      2 ↓83%
      0
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓62%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑156%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentwood South safer than Upminster?

      Brentwood South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 980 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 Brentwood South vs Upminster?

      Brentwood South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — 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 Brentwood South and Upminster?

      In Brentwood South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 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 Brentwood South and Upminster?

      Brentwood South recorded 96 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 Brentwood South vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Brentwood South totalled 367 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 Brentwood South and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brentwood South recorded 1,277 crimes (now 980, a change of -23.3%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentwood 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. Brentwood South has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentwood South and Upminster?

      Brentwood South 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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood South or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brentwood South 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.