Becontree vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Becontree Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Becontree vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Becontree
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,318 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      32.2% 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 Becontree
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,318
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,203
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Becontree
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      2,328 ↑8%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,461 ↓3%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      413 ↓8%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      698 ↑7%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      318 ↓7%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      320 ↓16%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      281 ↓12%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      343 ↑2%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      199 ↓4%
      0
      Shoplifting
      590 ↑28%
      0
      Theft from Person
      185 ↑3%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↑4%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑91%
      0
      Other Crime
      89 ↓32%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Becontree safer than Upminster?

      Becontree has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,318 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 Becontree vs Upminster?

      Becontree shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — 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 Becontree and Upminster?

      In Becontree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,328 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 Becontree and Upminster?

      Becontree recorded 1,461 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 Becontree vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Becontree totalled 2,328 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 Becontree and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Becontree recorded 7,203 crimes (now 7,318, a change of +1.6%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Becontree 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. Becontree has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Becontree and Upminster?

      Becontree 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 Becontree 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 Becontree or Upminster on a crime map?

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