Cheshunt West vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cheshunt West Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Cheshunt West vs Upminster Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cheshunt West
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,057 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      11.8% 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 Cheshunt West
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,057
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,496
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheshunt West
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      683 ↓6%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      478 ↓9%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      202 ↓18%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↓24%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      67 ↑34%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓22%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      58 ↑53%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      81 ↓7%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      15 ↓48%
      0
      Shoplifting
      157 ↓60%
      0
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑7%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑29%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓15%
      0
      Other Crime
      43 ↓22%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheshunt West safer than Upminster?

      Cheshunt West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,057 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 Cheshunt West vs Upminster?

      Cheshunt West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — 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 Cheshunt West and Upminster?

      In Cheshunt West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (683 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 Cheshunt West and Upminster?

      Cheshunt West recorded 478 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 Cheshunt West vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Cheshunt West totalled 683 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 Cheshunt West and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheshunt West recorded 2,496 crimes (now 2,057, a change of -17.6%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheshunt West 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. Cheshunt West has a resolution rate of 11.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheshunt West and Upminster?

      Cheshunt West falls within the Hertfordshire 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 Cheshunt West 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 Cheshunt West or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheshunt West 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.