Deptford vs Upminster

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

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

      Deptford vs Upminster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Deptford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,238 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      29.8% 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 Deptford
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,238
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,046
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Deptford
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      3,165 ↑9%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,412 ↓1%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      842 ↓7%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      548 ↓21%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      645 ↑22%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      364 ↓35%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      606 ↓19%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      625 ↓6%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      381 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      631 ↓35%
      0
      Theft from Person
      615 ↓19%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      189 ↓10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      111 ↑52%
      0
      Other Crime
      104 ↓21%
      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 Deptford safer than Upminster?

      Deptford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,238 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 Deptford vs Upminster?

      Deptford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — 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 Deptford and Upminster?

      In Deptford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,165 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 Deptford and Upminster?

      Deptford recorded 2,412 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 Deptford vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Deptford totalled 3,165 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 Deptford and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Deptford recorded 12,046 crimes (now 11,238, a change of -6.7%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Deptford 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. Deptford has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Deptford and Upminster?

      Deptford 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 Deptford 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 Deptford or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Deptford 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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