Blendon and Penhill vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Blendon and Penhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Blendon and Penhill vs Upminster Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Blendon and Penhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,505 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blendon and Penhill
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,505
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,628
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blendon and Penhill
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      396 ↑0%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      392 ↑27%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      77 ↓13%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      166 ↓35%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      98 ↑29%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↓58%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      64 ↓10%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      87 ↑6%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      21 ↓38%
      0
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑1%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓15%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓52%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blendon and Penhill safer than Upminster?

      Blendon and Penhill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,505 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 Blendon and Penhill vs Upminster?

      Blendon and Penhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Blendon and Penhill and Upminster?

      In Blendon and Penhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (396 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 Blendon and Penhill and Upminster?

      Blendon and Penhill recorded 392 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 Blendon and Penhill vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Blendon and Penhill totalled 396 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 Blendon and Penhill and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blendon and Penhill recorded 1,628 crimes (now 1,505, a change of -7.6%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blendon and Penhill 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. Blendon and Penhill has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blendon and Penhill and Upminster?

      Blendon and Penhill 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 Blendon and Penhill 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 Blendon and Penhill or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blendon and Penhill 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.