West Bay vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    West Bay Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      West Bay vs Upminster Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      West Bay
      Kent Police
      571 crimes / 12m
      ↑115.5% trend
      22.8% 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 West Bay
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      571
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑115.5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Bay
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      236 ↑117%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↑228%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑81%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑88%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      22 ↑120%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑120%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      17 ↓15%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      15 ↑36%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑2000%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑33%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Bay safer than Upminster?

      West Bay has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 571 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 West Bay vs Upminster?

      West Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of +115.5% — 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 West Bay and Upminster?

      In West Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (236 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 West Bay and Upminster?

      West Bay recorded 118 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 West Bay vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in West Bay totalled 236 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 West Bay and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Bay recorded 265 crimes (now 571, a change of +115.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Bay 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. West Bay has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Bay and Upminster?

      West Bay 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 West Bay 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 West Bay or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Bay 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.