Abbey vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Abbey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey vs Upminster Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,830 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,830
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,082
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,504 ↑4%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,215 ↓19%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      458 ↓8%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      350 ↓12%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      189 ↓34%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↓37%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      221 ↑26%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      384 ↓13%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      136 ↓22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      788 ↓44%
      0
      Theft from Person
      153 ↓35%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      102 ↑28%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑37%
      0
      Other Crime
      73 ↑18%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Upminster?

      Abbey has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,830 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Upminster?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Upminster?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,504 incidents). In Upminster, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Upminster?

      Abbey recorded 1,215 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 Abbey vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,504 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 7,082 crimes (now 5,830, a change of -17.7%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey 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. Abbey has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Upminster?

      Abbey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service 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 Abbey 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 Abbey or Upminster on a crime map?

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