East Barnet vs Upminster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    East Barnet Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Upminster Metropolitan Police Service

      East Barnet vs Upminster Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      East Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Barnet
      B Upminster
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,548
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,443
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Barnet
      B Upminster
      Violent Crime
      674 ↑13%
      16 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      587 ↑3%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      150 ↓2%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      355 ↓2%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      219 ↑19%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↓15%
      10 ↑100%
      Drugs
      78 ↓15%
      1 ↓88%
      Public Order
      128 ↑31%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      39 ↓5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑11%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓9%
      0
      Other Crime
      36 ↑33%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upminster is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Barnet safer than Upminster?

      East Barnet has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,548 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 East Barnet vs Upminster?

      East Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 East Barnet and Upminster?

      In East Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (674 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 East Barnet and Upminster?

      East Barnet recorded 587 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 East Barnet vs Upminster?

      Violent crime in East Barnet totalled 674 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 East Barnet and Upminster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Barnet recorded 2,443 crimes (now 2,548, a change of +4.3%). Upminster recorded 63 crimes previously (now 65, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Barnet 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. East Barnet has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Upminster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Barnet and Upminster?

      East Barnet 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 East Barnet 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 East Barnet or Upminster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Barnet 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.