Dalston vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Dalston Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Dalston vs Upminster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dalston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,067 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      33.4% 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 Dalston
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      20,067
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,245
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.4%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalston
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      4,589 ↑7%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,248 ↑1%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      1,522 ↓7%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      991 ↓24%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      962 ↓11%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      642 ↓23%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      1,008 ↑7%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      1,166 ↑5%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      698 ↓5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,509 ↑38%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,755 ↓8%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      663 ↓21%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      147 ↑56%
      0
      Other Crime
      167 ↓5%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalston safer than Upminster?

      Dalston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,067 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 Dalston vs Upminster?

      Dalston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — 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 Dalston and Upminster?

      In Dalston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,589 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 Dalston and Upminster?

      Dalston recorded 4,248 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 Dalston vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Dalston totalled 4,589 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 Dalston and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalston recorded 20,245 crimes (now 20,067, a change of -0.9%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalston 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. Dalston has a resolution rate of 33.4% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalston and Upminster?

      Dalston 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 Dalston 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 Dalston or Upminster on a crime map?

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