Darwin vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Darwin Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Darwin vs Upminster Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↑40% trend
      26.7% 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 Darwin
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      91
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwin
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      24 ↑4%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑50%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑40%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      7 ↑75%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 74/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwin safer than Upminster?

      Darwin has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 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 Darwin vs Upminster?

      Darwin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Darwin and Upminster?

      In Darwin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 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 Darwin and Upminster?

      Darwin recorded 15 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 Darwin vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Darwin totalled 24 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 Darwin and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwin recorded 65 crimes (now 91, a change of +40%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwin 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. Darwin has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwin and Upminster?

      Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwin 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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