Witham South vs Upminster

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

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

      Witham South vs Upminster Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Witham South
      Essex Police
      2,412 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.4% trend
      29.2% 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 Witham South
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,412
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,467
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.4%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Witham South
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,131 ↓22%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓31%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      186 ↓35%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓53%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      101 ↓16%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      178 ↓35%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      77 ↓35%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      160 ↓32%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      42 ↑367%
      0
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓66%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑7%
      0
      Other Crime
      63 ↓33%
      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 Witham South safer than Upminster?

      Witham South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,412 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 Witham South vs Upminster?

      Witham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.4% — 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 Witham South and Upminster?

      In Witham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,131 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 Witham South and Upminster?

      Witham South recorded 217 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 Witham South vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Witham South totalled 1,131 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 Witham South and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Witham South recorded 3,467 crimes (now 2,412, a change of -30.4%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Witham 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. Witham South has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Witham South and Upminster?

      Witham 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 Witham 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 Witham South or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Witham 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.