Hoddesdon vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hoddesdon Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Hoddesdon vs Upminster Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hoddesdon
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,739 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      19.8% 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 Hoddesdon
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,739
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,164
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoddesdon
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      933 ↓8%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      578 ↓11%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      298 ↓13%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      168 ↓38%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      66 ↓24%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↓9%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      86 ↑19%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      126 ↓22%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      32 ↓9%
      0
      Shoplifting
      176 ↓19%
      0
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑9%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↓22%
      0
      Other Crime
      51 ↓11%
      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 Hoddesdon safer than Upminster?

      Hoddesdon has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,739 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 Hoddesdon vs Upminster?

      Hoddesdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — 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 Hoddesdon and Upminster?

      In Hoddesdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (933 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 Hoddesdon and Upminster?

      Hoddesdon recorded 578 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 Hoddesdon vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Hoddesdon totalled 933 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 Hoddesdon and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoddesdon recorded 3,164 crimes (now 2,739, a change of -13.4%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoddesdon 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. Hoddesdon has a resolution rate of 19.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoddesdon and Upminster?

      Hoddesdon 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 Hoddesdon 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 Hoddesdon or Upminster on a crime map?

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