Blackwall and Cubitt Town vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Blackwall and Cubitt Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Blackwall and Cubitt Town vs Upminster Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Blackwall and Cubitt Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,600 crimes / 12m
      ↑276.2% trend
      32.9% 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,600
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,020
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑276.2%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackwall and Cubitt Town
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,985 ↑265%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,538 ↑230%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      615 ↑209%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      647 ↑263%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      318 ↑206%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      188 ↑104%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      401 ↑289%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      397 ↑275%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      209 ↑450%
      0
      Shoplifting
      698 ↑1125%
      0
      Theft from Person
      397 ↑384%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      91 ↑333%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑318%
      0
      Other Crime
      70 ↑268%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackwall and Cubitt Town safer than Upminster?

      Blackwall and Cubitt Town has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,600 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town vs Upminster?

      Blackwall and Cubitt Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +276.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town and Upminster?

      In Blackwall and Cubitt Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,985 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town and Upminster?

      Blackwall and Cubitt Town recorded 1,538 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Blackwall and Cubitt Town totalled 1,985 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackwall and Cubitt Town recorded 2,020 crimes (now 7,600, a change of +276.2%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackwall and Cubitt Town 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. Blackwall and Cubitt Town has a resolution rate of 32.9% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackwall and Cubitt Town and Upminster?

      Blackwall and Cubitt Town 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town 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 Blackwall and Cubitt Town or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackwall and Cubitt Town 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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