Kemsley vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Kemsley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Kemsley vs Upminster Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Kemsley
      Kent Police
      585 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.1% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kemsley
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      585
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.1%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kemsley
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      208 ↑9%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      154 ↑170%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑38%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑230%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      11 ↓27%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑62%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      9 ↑125%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      12 ↓33%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kemsley safer than Upminster?

      Kemsley has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 585 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 Kemsley vs Upminster?

      Kemsley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.1% — 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 Kemsley and Upminster?

      In Kemsley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 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 Kemsley and Upminster?

      Kemsley recorded 154 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 Kemsley vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Kemsley totalled 208 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 Kemsley and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kemsley recorded 395 crimes (now 585, a change of +48.1%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kemsley 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. Kemsley has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kemsley and Upminster?

      Kemsley 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 Kemsley 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 Kemsley or Upminster on a crime map?

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