Bedfont vs Upminster

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

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

      Bedfont vs Upminster Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bedfont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,944 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      27.3% 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 Bedfont
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,944
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,877
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedfont
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      928 ↑15%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      730 ↓5%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      258 ↓8%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      164 ↓1%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      100 ↑6%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓15%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      108 ↑24%
      1 ↓90%
      Public Order
      175 ↑14%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      33 ↓31%
      0
      Shoplifting
      67 ↓30%
      0
      Theft from Person
      53 ↓2%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑450%
      0
      Other Crime
      132 ↑14%
      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 Bedfont safer than Upminster?

      Bedfont has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,944 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 Bedfont vs Upminster?

      Bedfont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — 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 Bedfont and Upminster?

      In Bedfont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (928 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 Bedfont and Upminster?

      Bedfont recorded 730 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 Bedfont vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Bedfont totalled 928 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 Bedfont and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedfont recorded 2,877 crimes (now 2,944, a change of +2.3%). Upminster recorded 75 crimes previously (now 61, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedfont 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. Bedfont has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedfont and Upminster?

      Bedfont 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 Bedfont 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 Bedfont or Upminster on a crime map?

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