West Hill vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    West Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      West Hill vs Upminster Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      West Hill
      Kent Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Hill
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      913
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      407
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑124.3%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Hill
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑72%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      156 ↑322%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑121%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↑10%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      16 ↓24%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑129%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      44 ↑193%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      44 ↑175%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      0
      Shoplifting
      108 ↑2060%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑175%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Hill safer than Upminster?

      West Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 913 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Hill vs Upminster?

      West Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +124.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Hill and Upminster?

      In West Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Hill and Upminster?

      West Hill recorded 156 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upminster recorded 13. 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 Hill vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in West Hill totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Hill and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Hill recorded 407 crimes (now 913, a change of +124.3%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Hill 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 Hill has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Hill and Upminster?

      West Hill 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 Hill 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 Hill or Upminster on a crime map?

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