Becontree vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Becontree Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Becontree vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Becontree
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,294 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      30.1% 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 Becontree
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,294
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,846
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Becontree
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      2,237 ↑7%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,475 ↑9%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      444 ↓1%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      663 ↓4%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      296 ↓9%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      390 ↑1%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      348 ↑35%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      326 ↓11%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      215 ↑5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      523 ↑51%
      0
      Theft from Person
      178 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑16%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑30%
      0
      Other Crime
      107 ↓5%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 7/100 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 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,294 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 Becontree vs Upminster?

      Becontree shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — 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 Becontree and Upminster?

      In Becontree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,237 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 Becontree and Upminster?

      Becontree recorded 1,475 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 Becontree vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Becontree totalled 2,237 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 Becontree and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Becontree recorded 6,846 crimes (now 7,294, a change of +6.5%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      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 30.1% and Upminster has 40%. 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.