Cockfosters vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Cockfosters Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Cockfosters vs Upminster Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Cockfosters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      655 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cockfosters
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      655
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      751
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockfosters
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      174 ↓3%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓10%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓28%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↑1%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      62 ↓19%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓50%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      17 ↑0%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      31 ↓16%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      11 ↓15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockfosters safer than Upminster?

      Cockfosters has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 655 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 Cockfosters vs Upminster?

      Cockfosters shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Cockfosters and Upminster?

      In Cockfosters, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (174 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 Cockfosters and Upminster?

      Cockfosters recorded 132 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 Cockfosters vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Cockfosters totalled 174 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 Cockfosters and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockfosters recorded 751 crimes (now 655, a change of -12.8%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockfosters 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. Cockfosters has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockfosters and Upminster?

      Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters or Upminster on a crime map?

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