Dulwich Hill vs Upminster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dulwich Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      Dulwich Hill vs Upminster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dulwich Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,939 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      43.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      80% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dulwich Hill
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,939
      58
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,726
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.7%
      80%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dulwich Hill
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      1,118 ↑12%
      11 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      946 ↑9%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      345 ↓11%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      534 ↓17%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      279 ↓1%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      213 ↑5%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      123 ↓5%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      227 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      137 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      575 ↑73%
      0
      Theft from Person
      256 ↓12%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      128 ↑8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑5%
      0
      Other Crime
      37 ↓5%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dulwich Hill safer than Upminster?

      Dulwich Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,939 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 Dulwich Hill vs Upminster?

      Dulwich Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — 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 Dulwich Hill and Upminster?

      In Dulwich Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,118 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 Dulwich Hill and Upminster?

      Dulwich Hill recorded 946 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 Dulwich Hill vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in Dulwich Hill totalled 1,118 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 Dulwich Hill and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dulwich Hill recorded 4,726 crimes (now 4,939, a change of +4.5%). Upminster recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dulwich Hill 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. Dulwich Hill has a resolution rate of 43.7% and Upminster has 80%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dulwich Hill and Upminster?

      Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dulwich Hill 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.