Westgate vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Westgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Westgate vs Upminster Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westgate
      Kent Police
      4,514 crimes / 12m
      ↑52% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westgate
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,514
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,969
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑52%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westgate
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,256 ↑45%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      932 ↑98%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      261 ↑69%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      96 ↑23%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      72 ↑33%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      371 ↑98%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      199 ↑14%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      199 ↑3%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      84 ↑133%
      0
      Shoplifting
      850 ↑50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓26%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      64 ↑68%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      53 ↓10%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westgate safer than Upminster?

      Westgate has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,514 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 Westgate vs Upminster?

      Westgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +52% — 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 Westgate and Upminster?

      In Westgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,256 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 Westgate and Upminster?

      Westgate recorded 932 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 Westgate vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Westgate totalled 1,256 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 Westgate and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westgate recorded 2,969 crimes (now 4,514, a change of +52%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westgate 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. Westgate has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westgate and Upminster?

      Westgate 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 Westgate 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 Westgate or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westgate and Upminster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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