Murston vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Murston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Murston vs Upminster Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      935 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      18.8% 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 Murston
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      935
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      789
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Murston
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      333 ↑14%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      281 ↑61%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑61%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓3%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      21 ↑11%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑0%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      35 ↑35%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      17 ↓35%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓37%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      0
      Other Crime
      28 ↓15%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Murston safer than Upminster?

      Murston has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 935 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 Murston vs Upminster?

      Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — 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 Murston and Upminster?

      In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (333 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 Murston and Upminster?

      Murston recorded 281 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 Murston vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Murston totalled 333 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 Murston and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Murston recorded 789 crimes (now 935, a change of +18.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston 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. Murston has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Murston and Upminster?

      Murston 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 Murston 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 Murston or Upminster on a crime map?

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