Herne & Broomfield vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Herne & Broomfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Herne & Broomfield vs Upminster Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      329
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herne & Broomfield
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      121 ↓17%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑81%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑32%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓41%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      10 ↓17%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑94%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      14 ↑40%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      9 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑92%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↓38%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 74/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herne & Broomfield safer than Upminster?

      Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 329 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 58 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herne & Broomfield vs Upminster?

      Herne & Broomfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herne & Broomfield and Upminster?

      In Herne & Broomfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herne & Broomfield and Upminster?

      Herne & Broomfield recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 11. 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 Herne & Broomfield vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Herne & Broomfield totalled 121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herne & Broomfield and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herne & Broomfield recorded 316 crimes (now 329, a change of +4.1%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herne & Broomfield 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. Herne & Broomfield has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herne & Broomfield and Upminster?

      Herne & Broomfield falls within the Kent 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 Herne & Broomfield 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 Herne & Broomfield or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herne & Broomfield and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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