Brimsdown vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brimsdown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Brimsdown vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brimsdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,038 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.2% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brimsdown
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,038
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,183
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓22.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brimsdown
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,211 ↑8%
      9 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      996 ↑6%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      264 ↓3%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↓3%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      219 ↓1%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      205 ↓24%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      201 ↑33%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      175 ↓4%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      75 ↓29%
      0
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓72%
      0
      Theft from Person
      120 ↓12%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓58%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓8%
      0
      Other Crime
      56 ↓16%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brimsdown safer than Upminster?

      Brimsdown has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,038 crimes in the last 12 months. Upminster has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brimsdown vs Upminster?

      Brimsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upminster shows -22.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brimsdown and Upminster?

      In Brimsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,211 incidents). In Upminster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brimsdown and Upminster?

      Brimsdown recorded 996 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 Brimsdown vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Brimsdown totalled 1,211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Upminster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brimsdown and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brimsdown recorded 4,183 crimes (now 4,038, a change of -3.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 56, -22.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brimsdown 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. Brimsdown has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Upminster has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brimsdown and Upminster?

      Brimsdown 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 Brimsdown 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 Brimsdown or Upminster on a crime map?

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