Walderslade vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Walderslade Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Walderslade vs Upminster Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Walderslade
      Kent Police
      445 crimes / 12m
      ↑319.8% trend
      30.1% 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 Walderslade
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      445
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      106
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑319.8%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walderslade
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑302%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑309%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑725%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑150%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      11 ↑175%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑333%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      16 ↑433%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      4
      0
      Shoplifting
      10
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↑157%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 40/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walderslade safer than Upminster?

      Walderslade has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 445 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 Walderslade vs Upminster?

      Walderslade shows a year-on-year crime trend of +319.8% — 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 Walderslade and Upminster?

      In Walderslade, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Walderslade and Upminster?

      Walderslade recorded 94 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 Walderslade vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Walderslade totalled 177 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 Walderslade and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walderslade recorded 106 crimes (now 445, a change of +319.8%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walderslade 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. Walderslade has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walderslade and Upminster?

      Walderslade 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 Walderslade 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 Walderslade or Upminster on a crime map?

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